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.

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

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

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

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