1. Spitfires were used as reconnaissance aircraft, as here, where a camera is being loaded before a mission. 2. Later marks of Spitfire were sometimes given specially designed wings – Bs, Cs, or Es – capable of mounting cannon. 3. The Seafire Mark III was a Spitfire specially adapted for naval service on aircraft-carriers. 4. Spitfires saw [...]
Spitfire – History of the Spitfire's design and development
March 4, 2011 By
A masterpiece of aerodynamic engineering, the Spitfire was among the finest fighter aircraft of the Second World War. Military archaeologist Keith Robinson celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Spitfire’s iconic design.
Battle of Britain Day Map: the Afternoon Attack
August 11, 2010 By
Exclusively commissioned for Military Times, this battle map illustrates the positioning of German and British airforces during the afternoon battle of Battle of Britain Day. This map will appear in Issue 1 of Military Times, accompanied by a detailed analysis of the events of the afternoon of 15 September. A summary of these events accompanies this reproduction.
Battle of Britain Map: an Overview
August 11, 2010 By
Exclusively commissioned for Military Times, this battle map provides an overview of the locations of the major British and German squadrons, bombed towns, radar stations and the range of radar in the Battle of Britain. It appears in Issue 1 alongside an in-depth analysis of the Battle of Britain – a short summary of the British planes used and the introduction of the Chain Home radar system accompanies this reproduction.
The Spitfire: My Flight of Fancy
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The Battle of Britain: A Brief Guide
July 28, 2010 By
The Battle of Britain: a Naval Victory?
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'The Battle of Britain: Some of the Few' Exhibition
July 27, 2010 By
Spitfire Facts: 8 little-known facts
July 27, 2010 By
A few things you may not know about Britain’s most iconic military aircraft
