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Originally Posted by PHC1
Haven’t watched the film yet and no doubt the Spitfire saw a lion’s share of fighting but I’m somewhat surprised it would be titled as the one that “saved the world”. Based on everything I’ve ever read that title would go to the P-51 Mustang that finally allowed the allies to carry out short and long distance bombing runs being both a long range escort fighter and a worthy match for the WWII true superiority which unfortunately belonged to the Luftwaffe and their Focke-Wulf FW190.  |
agreed ......and when it came to the Mustang the 'D' version was the one. It's .50 cal brownings and rearward visibility were much improved