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Flying and maintaining the Spitfire
To the men who flew it, the Spitfire was perfection. Even though air-to-air combat could be terrifying, most remembered it as the outstanding experience of their lives. Their success was due not only to the exceptional handling qualities of the Spitfire but to the skills of the groundcrew who kept it operational.






Home grown talentHome grown talent
Pilots from around the worldPilots from around the world
The dangers of air-to-air combatThe dangers of air-to-air combat
The heroes in the hangarsThe heroes in the hangars
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