Spitfire

Supermarine Spitfire, Mark IX

Dimensions Wingspan: 11.23m Length: 9.10m Height: 3.48m
Max Weight: 2 631 kg
Max Speed: 586 km/h
Crew: 1 pilot
Role: Fighter
In service: 1940-1950
With the museum since: 2001, donated by George Weston Limited, with special contributions from the Canadian Fighter Pilots Association

The Spitfire was one of the primary allied fighters of WWII. It was faster and lighter than the Hurricane, and some would argue more aesthetically appealing. Fourteen Canadian fighter squadrons flew the Spitfire in WWII and many more Canadians flew the aircraft as members of the RAF.

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