The most famous fighter aircraft of World War II

Reginald Mitchell

Chief designer at the Supermarine Aviation Works.

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Reginald battled pain and despair to complete the spitfire in time to defend Britain against invasion.  Designed as a short-range, high performance interceptor aircraft with the ability to outperform its German rivals. He literally worked himself to death!  We owe Mitchell a great debt of gratitude.

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"SPITFIRE was just the sort of BLOODY SILLY NAME they would CHOOSE." Reginald Mitchell

R. J. Mitchell

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