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The Best Fighter Aircraft at the start of the Second World War

By far the best American fighter of 1939, and by far the shiniest aircraft on this list, the Curtiss Hawk 75A scored the ...
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Spitfire, Hurricane & Lancaster – Britain’s Legendary WWII Trio

The Spitfire, Hurricane, and Lancaster became symbols of defiance in Britain’s darkest days. From the Battle of Britain to night raids over Germany, this trio of aircraft carried both the hopes and ...
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How a Promising RAF Fighter Was Overshadowed by the Hurricane and Spitfire

Before the Hurricane and Spitfire dominated the skies, the Gloster F.5/34 promised to be Britain’s next-generation fighter — ...

Sqn Ldr Paul Day, Spitfire pilot in Battle of Britain Memorial Flights and Queen Mother’s funeral

Squadron Leader Paul Day, who has died aged 83, was a Cold War fighter pilot who served on the RAF’s Battle of Britain ...