The British Supermarine Spitfire was the only Allied fighter of the Second World War to fight in front line service from the beginnings of the conflict in September 1939 through to the end in August 1945.
The Mk V was produced in greater numbers than any other single mark of Spitfire. It was the main version of the fighter during 1941, replacing the Mk I and II in service in time to take part in the first British counterattacks over France. During the summer of 1941 it held an advantage...
