852K views · 5.8K reactions | "Different wings on a spitfire dictated what the armament was. Some had cannons, some had cannons and machine guns..." Watch 'Supermarine Spitfire | The Most Effective WW2 Fighter Aircraft?' on YouTube now: Luke Tomes speaks to John Romain, owner of the Aircraft Restoration Company and Spitfire pilot, about the unique attributes of this iconic fighter. | History Hit | Facebook

25K views · 484 reactions | Discover the remarkable story behind the Supermarine Spitfire, a British aviation icon that played a pivotal role in World War II. In this captivating interview, veterans and experts recount the Spitfire's evolution from the Schneider Trophy seaplanes to a groundbreaking fighter aircraft. #WW2 #MilitaryHistory #Spitfire | War Stories | Facebook

The Spitfire, the most famous British fighter aircraft in history, the aircraft that won immortal fame during the summer months of 1940 by helping to defeat the German air attacks during the Battle of Britain. The first Spitfire Mk. I to enter service with the RAF did so with No.19 Squadron on 4 August 1938. The pilots immediately fell in love with the aircraft, which flew as wonderful as it looked. They recognised it as a thoroughbred combining a perfection of design with superb handling charac