September 1940: the Battle of Britain (1/4)
On the front: Supermarine Spitfire Mark Ia
More than any other aircraft, the Spitfire has become a much-loved symbol of winning against the odds. Its speed, agility and firepower made it one of the RAF's leading fighter aircraft of the Second World War.
Next to the Spitfire you can see part of the Hawker Hurricane.
During the Battle of Britain Hurricanes were more numerous than Spitfires and shot down over 60% of all German aircraft destroyed.
Royal Air Force Museum, London
September 1940: the Battle of Britain (1/4)
On the front: Supermarine Spitfire Mark Ia
More than any other aircraft, the Spitfire has become a much-loved symbol of winning against the odds. Its speed, agility and firepower made it one of the RAF's leading fighter aircraft of the Second World War.
Next to the Spitfire you can see part of the Hawker Hurricane.
During the Battle of Britain Hurricanes were more numerous than Spitfires and shot down over 60% of all German aircraft destroyed.
Royal Air Force Museum, London