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United Kingdom PLANES

Indexed records for United Kingdom in the planes category.

fighter

Supermarine Spitfire

1938

The Spitfire is the most famous British fighter aircraft of WW2 and an enduring symbol of the Battle of Britain. Its elegant elliptical wing design gave it exceptional maneuverability and became an icon of British resilience.

fighter

Hawker Hurricane

1937

Key RAF fighter in the Battle of Britain, especially effective against bombers.

bomber

Avro Lancaster

1942

RAF strategic night bomber, including the Dambusters raids and major city offensives.