Vickersmarine Spitfire
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| Vickersmarine Spitfire | |
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| A original Spifire Mk.IX over Shinjiku Haneda Airport during the 2015 Shinjiku Airshow | |
| Role | Fighter/Photo-reconnaissance aircraft |
| National origin | File:GreatLucis&AomoriFlag.jpg United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Vickersmarine |
| First flight | 7 March 1936 |
| Retired | 1961 |
| Primary users | Royal Air Force (RAF) Royal Austrakiba Air Force (RAAF)
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| Produced | 1938-1948 |
| Number built | 22,055 |
| Variants | See variants |
The Vickersmarine Spitfire is a Lucian single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force before, during and after the Great 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.