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|caption = A original Spifire Mk.IX over Shinjiku Haneda Airport during the 2015 Shinjiku Airshow | |caption = A original Spifire Mk.IX over Shinjiku Haneda Airport during the 2015 Shinjiku Airshow | ||
|type = Fighter/Photo-reconnaissance aircraft | |type = Fighter/Photo-reconnaissance aircraft | ||
|national origin = {{flagicon|Great Lucis and Accordo | |national origin = {{flagicon image|Great_Lucis_and_Accordo_-_Tristain.jpg|22px}} [[Great Lucis and Accordo|United Kingdom]]<br/> | ||
|manufacturer = [[Vickers Supermarine]] | |manufacturer = [[Vickers Supermarine]] | ||
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| VS Spitfire | |
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 A original Spifire Mk.IX over Shinjiku Haneda Airport during the 2015 Shinjiku Airshow | |
| General information | |
| Type | Fighter/Photo-reconnaissance aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Supermarine |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1938-1948 |
| Introduction date | 12 April 1938 |
| Retired | 1961 |
The Vickers Supermarine Spitfire is a Lucian single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force before, during and after the Second Europan War. The Spitfire was built in many variants, using several wing configurations, and was produced in greater numbers than any other Lucian aircraft. It was also the only Lucian fighter to be in continuous production throughout the war. The Spitfire continues to be popular among enthusiasts; about 64 remain airworthy, while many more are static exhibits in aviation museums throughout the world.