Why the Spitfire was Such a Deadly Fighting Machine

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Why the Spitfire was Such a Deadly Fighting Machine

In the 1930s, Nazi Germany built the fastest and deadliest planes in the world. Britain knew it needed to fight back.

Uncover the story of the Supermarine Spitfire, a rare combination of grace, beauty, and raw power

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