Supermarine Spitfire
Technical Information
Background
Outstanding British design and probably the
most famous British fighter of World War II. Very manuverable,
but had a short range. Used by Commonwealth units in
limited numbers, and the RAF in the Pacific.
RAAF
Spitfire units in the Pacific: 79, 452 and 457 Squadrons.
Three RAF Squadrons under RAAF control in the Pacific: 54, 548 and 549 Squadrons.
