Spitfire: The Best Fighter Plane of World War II?

Summary and Key Points: The Supermarine Spitfire, an iconic British fighter aircraft from World War II, was renowned for its agility and combat performance. Designed by R.J. Mitchell, it served primarily as a short-range interceptor and was continuously produced throughout the war.

-Notably, the Spitfire had a carrier variant called the Seafire, and despite its fame, it played a lesser role in the Battle of Britain compared to the Hawker Hurricane. The aircraft was also flown by U.S. and Soviet pilots.