Spitfires were first used as nightfighters during the summer of 1940: the most successful night interceptions took place on the night of 18/19 June 1940 when Flt. Lt. "Sailor" Malan of 74 Squadron shot down two Heinkel He 111s of Kampfgeschwader 4, [18] while Flg.

2012年6月6日 · Of all RAF combat aircraft, the Spitfire was perhaps the most difficult to fly at night because of the poor visibility over the nose and the necessity of flying a curved landing approach. The pilot was virtually blind during the final stages of the landing and the problem was exacerbated by the narrow-track undercarriage.

Of the three single-engined fighters available, the Spitfire Hurricane and Defiant, the Spitfire proved the least suited to the night fighter role. Its long nose restricted vision and its narrow-track undercarriage led to many accidents when taking off and landing at night.

The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II. It was the only British fighter produced continuously throughout the war. The Spitfire remains popular among enthusiasts.

Spitfire passenger flights in a two seat Spitfire from the historic RAF Biggin Hill, Cotswold, Blackbushe and Norwich airfields.

2023年12月21日 · London became the main target for attacks. On 26 September, the Spitfire factory in Southampton was destroyed. 3 October – 31 October: Large-scale night bombing raids were carried out on London. Daylight attacks were confined to small-scale raids intended to lure the RAF into dogfights.

On 16 October 1939, the Spitfire first saw action against the Luftwaffe when three aircraft each from 602 and 603 Squadrons intercepted, over Rosyth, nine Junkers Ju 88s of 1./KG30, led by Hauptmann Helmuth Pohle, which had attempted to attack the cruisers HMS Southampton and HMS Edinburgh [10] in the Firth of Forth.

In the annals of World War II, one of the most famous airplanes is the British-developed Supermarine Spitfire, an agile, elliptical-wing fighter that has become synonymous with the Royal Air Force victory in the Battle of Britain.

2021年3月5日 · The Supermarine Spitfire made its first flight on 5 March 1936. It fought in the Battle of Britain and was the RAF's main fighter during WW2.

Fly from RAF Hartford Bridge / RAF Blackbushe home to photo reconnaissance Spitfires, Douglas Bostons and Mosquitos of WWII. Walk in the footsteps of the young RAF pilots who flew from here in 1942-1946. Photo opportunities with the Spitfire on the ground – pose with your family infront of your Spitfire!