Supermarine Spitfire Mark Vb

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The Mk V was regarded by pilots as the best handling Spitfire, despite its very short development time. It was also the most widely produced, equipping over 140 RAF squadrons.

Entering service in February 1941, the Mk V was significant for introducing many design refinements, featuring an improved altitude performance and a wider range of armament configurations. This Spitfire Mk Vb saw active service with five RAF squadrons between 1941 and 1943, Nos. 64, 118, 222, 242 and 611.

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Object number	82/A/1716
Maker name	Vickers-Armstrongs Limited
Production date	Dec 1941
Date in use	DEC 1941-DEC 1982
Associated with	8 Maintenance Unit (RAF) 611 Squadron (RAF) 242 Squadron (RAF) 222 Squadron (RAF) 64 Squadron (RAF) 71 Maintenance Unit (RAF) Science and Industry Museum Royal Aeronautical Society, Medway Branch
Associated places	RAF Little Rissington RAF Drem RAF Biggin Hill RAF Ayr RAF Friston RAF Gravesend RAF West Malling RAF Coltishall RAF Castletown RAF Cranfield RAF Cosford RAF Hereford RAF Henlow RAF North Weald RAF Duxford RAF Wattisham RAF Colerne RAF Abingdon Rochester RAF St. Athan RAF Hednesford RAF Bridgnorth
Key events	Jubilee, 1942

Single engine aircraft with camouflage pattern, © RAF Museum

Interior of cockpit with black control panel with dials and pale green pedals, © RAF Museum

Single engine aircraft, with a propeller with three yellow tipped blades, © RAF Museum

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