Supermarine Spitfire MK1

The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries before, during and after the Second World War. The Spitfire was built in many variants, using several wing configurations, and was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft. It was also the only British fighter to be in continuous production throughout the war.
 
The Spitfire was designed as a short-range, high-performance interceptor aircraft by R. J. Mitchell, chief designer at Supermarine Aviation Works . In accordance with its role as an interceptor, Mitchell supported the development of the Spitfires distinctive elliptical wing (designed by B.Shenstone) to have the thinnest possible cross-section; this thin wing enabled…