Pin-up ‘A Short Stop’ #1 Anti-Tank

Pin-up ‘A Short Stop’ #1 Anti-Tank

Sardinia-Corsica

The last Mk

One of the most impressive features associated with the enduring legacy of the Spitfire is how its basic design was able to be adapted and upgraded so effectively throughout the Second World War and how the final variants of this magnificent aircraft were far more capable that the ones which first arrived at RAF Duxford during the summer of 1938

The most important user of the Curtiss H-75 was France

New Wildcat’s improved performance was a surprise to enemy pilots

easy assembly

Following years of re-arming and upgrading

Pilot’s seat with harness

arrestor hook

Many French aces fought and scored victories over the Luftwaffe on aircraft of this type

responsible for saving the lives of many downed airmen

This variant of the Spitfire has since been described as potentially the most effective ‘stop-gap’ fighter in the history of military aviation