What happened to the Spitfire in Dunkirk?
During his attack on the Do 17, Deere’s Spitfire was hit by machine gun fire from the bomber’s rear gunner. He was forced to make an emergency landing to the east on a Belgian beach, during which he was knocked unconscious.
Who owns Spitfire N3200?
Following the recovery of the aircraft’s remains, Spitfire N3200 was acquired in 2000 by Dr Thomas Kaplan and Simon Marsh. Dedicated to the restoration of this historic aircraft, they commissioned Historic Flying Limited to undertake the intensive work required to return the Spitfire to its former glory.
Are there any Spitfires in Australia?
This Spitfire is one of only three flying Spitfires in Australia, of which two reside here at the Temora Aviation Museum. This aircraft is now part of the RAAF 100 Squadron Temora Historic Flight Collection after being generously donated by the Temora Aviation Museum in July 2019.
How big was the fuel tank on a Spitfire?
Several versions of the Spitfire, including Mk XIV and Mk XVIII had extra 13 gallon integral fuel tanks in the wing leading edges, between the wing-root and the inboard cannon bay. The Hispano Mk.II cannons were now belt fed from box magazines allowing for 120 rpg (the Châtellerault system).
What was the speed of the Spitfire Mk 21?
The new wing of the Spitfire F Mk 21 and its successors was designed to help alleviate this problem; the wing’s stiffness was increased by 47 per cent and a new design of aileron using piano hinges and geared trim tabs meant the theoretical aileron-reversal speed was increased to 825 mph (1,328 km/h). This wing entered service on the Spitfire XXI.
What was the first Spitfire powered by a Griffon engine?
The Mk XII was the first Spitfire powered by a Griffon engine to go into service. The first of 100 Supermarine-built production aircraft started appearing in October 1942; two RAF squadrons in total were equipped with the XII.
What kind of plane was the Supermarine Spitfire?
Supermarine Spitfire. The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II.