How did the two iconic fighters of the Second World War—the British Supermarine Spitfire and the German Messerschmitt Bf 109—compare? Was either plane demonstrably better? We examine the two based on ...
Originally published: Spitfire V aircraft F.V.A, F.V.B. or LF. VC, Merlin 45M, 50M, or 55M. London : Air Ministry, 1943, in series: Air publication ; AP1565E, v. 1 ...
The scene of World War II propeller aircraft flying next to modern fighter jets shows how far military aviation has advanced—but also highlights the continuity of the RAF. The Royal Air Force (RAF) is ...