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

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.

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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

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

were in action over the Netherlands alongside six Spitfires from No. 66 Squadron. The 19th July 1940 saw the Defiant used in the Battle of Britain (10th July 1940 - 31st October 1940) for the first

including the Supermarine Spitfire , and ground defences put together. Parasite Fighter To help with attacking Luftwaffe aircraft at night, Hurricanes would work alongside Douglas A-20 Havocs with

armament of the Fulmar matched the early Supermarine Spitfire Mks of eight 0.303-in machine-guns, but the Fulmar could carry double the ammunition. 127 examples of the new aircraft were ordered, however

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

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