Who designed the original Spitfire?
R. J. Mitchell
When was the first Spitfire made?
1938
Who was the first to fly a Spitfire?
pilot Joseph Summers’
Which company manufactured the Spitfire?
Supermarine
What was the fastest plane in World War II?
Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet
Which is faster Spitfire or Mustang?
The Mustang was also much quicker than the Spitfire, with a much longer combat range. The Mustang also flew much higher than the Spitfire, giving it a noticeable advantage. North American also equipped the Mustang with more weaponry, as well as a much faster climb rate.
Can you fly a p51 Mustang?
P-51 Ride Flight Information Flight Experience is 30 minutes or 50 minutes. Riders Must be at Least 12 years of Age to Ride. Riders Between the Age of 12 -17 years Must Have a Legal Guardian Present at Time of Check-in. This Flight is Considered HIGH for Flight Intensity.
Which British plane shot down the most planes in ww2?
Spitfires
Did Stukas bomb London?
On 18 August 1940, a raid on the south coast by 109 Stukas resulted in 21 percent of its force destroyed or damaged. As the air assault evolved to a nighttime blitz on London and major British cities, the Stuka’s role declined in the Battle of Britain.
How much does a real Spitfire cost?
A production aircraft cost about £9,500. The most expensive components were the hand-fabricated and finished fuselage at roughly £2,500, then the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine at £2,000, followed by the wings at £1,800 a pair, guns and undercarriage, both at £800 each, and the propeller at £350.
Was the Spitfire the best fighter of WW2?
The Spitfire is most likely the most famous aircraft from the World War II era. It was the king of low-altitudes, it will be known forever as the plane that turned the tide in the Battle of Britain. In the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire gained fame by having the highest victory-to-loss ratio among British aircraft.