Manama, Bahrain BAE Systems and the RAF Museum is showcasing the iconic British fighter of the Second World War- Supermarine Spitfire...
Manama, Bahrain
BAE Systems and the RAF Museum is showcasing the iconic British fighter of the Second World War- Supermarine Spitfire fighter at the Bahrain International Airshow which began on Thursday (16-18 January).
The two aircrafts on display reminds the strong links between Bahrain and Britain which were underlined in the Second World War, during which Bahrain financed the purchase of 10 Spitfires, through the Fighter Fund.
The aircraft is known for its elliptical wings and the sound of its supercharged Rolls Royce Merlin engine. Spitfire entered service in 1938, with 20,321 Spitfires built over 24 variants and its last operational RAF sortie came in 1954. The actual model on display was originally ordered in June 1943 and built in 1945.
