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"The Toby spitfire"
| Spitfires of 303 (Polish) Squadron on coastal patrol, autumn 1941 year published:-2007 signed by:-artist |
| approx overall size 24" x 14" |
Supermarine Spitfire
The Spitfire was one of the finest fighters of the war; aviation historians and laymen alike often claim it to be
the most aesthetically appealing. It is, however, frequently compared to the Hawker Hurricane, which was
used in greater numbers during the critical stages of 1940. Although early Spitfires and Hurricanes carried
identical armament (eight .303 inch / 7.696 mm machine guns), the placement of the Hurricane's guns was
better, yielding a closer pattern of fire. A slower top speed, however, made the Hurricane more vulnerable
against the German fighter escorts. Wherever possible, the RAF tactic during the Battle of Britain was to use
the Hurricane squadrons to attack the bombers, holding the Spitfires back to counter the German escort
fighters. In total numbers, the Hurricane shot down more Luftwaffe aircraft, both fighters and bombers, than
the Spitfire, mainly due to the higher proportion of Hurricanes in the air. Seven of every ten German planes
destroyed during the Battle of Britain were shot down by Hurricane pilots. Losses were also higher among
the more numerous Hurricanes. Enjoy the aviation art of the Spitfire and check other prints featuring the
Hurricane.
the most aesthetically appealing. It is, however, frequently compared to the Hawker Hurricane, which was
used in greater numbers during the critical stages of 1940. Although early Spitfires and Hurricanes carried
identical armament (eight .303 inch / 7.696 mm machine guns), the placement of the Hurricane's guns was
better, yielding a closer pattern of fire. A slower top speed, however, made the Hurricane more vulnerable
against the German fighter escorts. Wherever possible, the RAF tactic during the Battle of Britain was to use
the Hurricane squadrons to attack the bombers, holding the Spitfires back to counter the German escort
fighters. In total numbers, the Hurricane shot down more Luftwaffe aircraft, both fighters and bombers, than
the Spitfire, mainly due to the higher proportion of Hurricanes in the air. Seven of every ten German planes
destroyed during the Battle of Britain were shot down by Hurricane pilots. Losses were also higher among
the more numerous Hurricanes. Enjoy the aviation art of the Spitfire and check other prints featuring the
Hurricane.
The Supermarine Spitfire was an iconic British single-seat fighter used primarily by the RAF and many
Allied countries through the Second World War and into the 1950s.
Produced by the Supermarine subsidiary of Vickers-Armstrongs, the Spitfire was designed by the
company's Chief Designer R. J. Mitchell, who continued to refine the design until his death from cancer
in 1937. Its elliptical wing had a thin cross-section, allowing a higher top speed than the Hawker
Hurricane and other contemporary designs; it also resulted in a distinctive appearance, enhancing its
overall streamlined features. Much loved by its pilots, the Spitfire saw service during the whole of the
Second World War and subsequent years, in all theatres of war, and in many different variants.
More than 20,300 examples of all variants were built, including two-seat trainers, with some Spitfires
remaining in service well into the 1950s. Although its great wartime foe, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, in its
many variants, rivalled the Spitfire's production statistics, the Spitfire was the only British fighter
aircraft to be in continual production before, during and after the Second World War.
Allied countries through the Second World War and into the 1950s.
Produced by the Supermarine subsidiary of Vickers-Armstrongs, the Spitfire was designed by the
company's Chief Designer R. J. Mitchell, who continued to refine the design until his death from cancer
in 1937. Its elliptical wing had a thin cross-section, allowing a higher top speed than the Hawker
Hurricane and other contemporary designs; it also resulted in a distinctive appearance, enhancing its
overall streamlined features. Much loved by its pilots, the Spitfire saw service during the whole of the
Second World War and subsequent years, in all theatres of war, and in many different variants.
More than 20,300 examples of all variants were built, including two-seat trainers, with some Spitfires
remaining in service well into the 1950s. Although its great wartime foe, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, in its
many variants, rivalled the Spitfire's production statistics, the Spitfire was the only British fighter
aircraft to be in continual production before, during and after the Second World War.