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Old 1st May 2017, 00:47
paul178 paul178 is offline
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Originally Posted by vegaskip View Post
Swordfish were in front line operation at the start and finish of WW2. They were still operational when their replacement, the 'Albacore' came and went. The Spitfire might be the RAF's icon, and won the Battle of Britain, but they have the Swordfish along with the RN, and MN to thank for getting their fuel through to them.
Jim
I belive the Hawker Hurricane despatched more than the Spitfire 55% to45% although Hurricane losses were higher,but without it would we have won the BoB?

Signed A Hurricane fan.
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