when twelve B-17Es escorted by Supermarine Spitfires of the Royal Air Force attacked the marshalling yards at Rouen in France, only two aircraft sustained minor damage and the mission was a success.

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replacing their Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXs. The RAF modified the original cockpit canopy which opened sideways to a sliding hood design to overcome the poor rear view of the original canopy design.

vulnerability to the Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire saw the aircraft move to night operations and other roles. One of these roles was as a transport aircraft and the He 111 was involved in

began to replace their Furys with the Supermarine Spitfire, although some would remain in service as trainers. Both the Fury Mk I and Mk II would be exported with Norway, Spain and Yugoslavia among

they began to be re-equipped with the Supermarine Spitfire in October 1939. In the Middle East the type would still be used as a frontline aircraft by the Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force

aircraft was focused on the Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire in expectation of the upcoming Battle of Britain (10th July 1940 - 31st October 1940). As 1941 began, the aircraft, now designated the

with the Tempest Mk V replacing their Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXs. They would operate within No. 150 Wing, Royal Air Force as part of No. 85 Group, Royal Air Force which was under the command of Wing

the Spitfire. Back to the top Technical Details Click on the aircraft image to view a larger version. Top Speed Range Service Ceiling Armament Type 224 Only one example built. Back to the

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