Q.How many Spitfire aircraft are there left in the world today?
A.There are currently 44 Spitfires in airworthy condition worldwide, although many air museums have them on display. 20,351 were built at £12,604 each.
A.Reginald J Mitchell designed the Spitfire aircraft. From Stoke-on-Trent, he was working at the Supermarine Aviation Works in Southampton at the time.
Q.What percentage of german planes during the battle of britain were shot down by a. Spitfires and b. Hurricanes?
A.The Hurricane was the most successful fighter during the Battle of Britain. It shot down more German aircraft than the Spitfire, by a ratio of 7 to 3.
Q.Who made spitfire car
A.The Spitfire sports car is made by the Triumph Motor Company. The original Spitfire (a 2-person fighter aircraft) was manufactured by Supermarine.
Q.Which aircraft did 54 sqn fly in the battle of britain?
A.The 54 Squadron flew Spitfire Mk 1 aircraft during the Battle of Britain. Formed on 16 May 1916 at Castle Bromwich, they moved to France in Dec 1916.
Q.What size engine was in a Spitfire and how many cylinders did it have?
A.The Spitfire had a 12-cylinder, V-configuration, 27-litre, 1,500hp liquid-cooled piston aircraft engine. The engine was designed by Reginald J Mitchell.