Supermarine

United Kingdom·Founded 1913·1 aircraft·baesystems.com

Supermarine created the Spitfire, the most iconic fighter of World War II and a symbol of British resistance during the Battle of Britain. Designer R.J. Mitchell developed it from his Schneider Trophy racing seaplanes.

Designers:R.J. Mitchell

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Designer Masterpieces Last of Their Kind

1936 Supermarine Spitfire - Front 3/4 - Fighter aircraft

1936 Supermarine Spitfire - Front - Fighter aircraft

1936 Supermarine Spitfire - Rear 3/4 - Fighter aircraft

1936 Supermarine Spitfire - Rear - Fighter aircraft

1936 Supermarine Spitfire - Cockpit - Fighter aircraft

1936 Supermarine Spitfire - Instrument Detail - Fighter aircraft

1936 Supermarine Spitfire - Engine - Fighter aircraft

1936 Supermarine Spitfire - Wing Detail - Fighter aircraft

1936 Supermarine Spitfire - Exhaust Detail - Fighter aircraft

Front 3/4

Supermarine·Fighter

Spitfire

1936-1963