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The Spitfire was just about the least suitable aircraft to convert use on aircraft carriers. But in 1941 the British found they didn't have a choice.
Despite this, and a rather bad attrition rate, the type went on to have a rather long and successful career.
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The Spitfire was just about the least suitable aircraft to convert use on aircraft carriers. But in 1941 the British found they didn't have a choice.
Despite this, and a rather bad attrition rate, the type went on to have a rather long and successful career.
Check out Mortons Books and don't forget to use promo code EDNASH10 to get 10% off:
mortonsbooks.co.uk
Other sources for this video can be found at the relevant article on:
https://militarymatters.online/
If you like this content please consider buying me a coffee or else supporting me at Patreon:
ko-fi.com/ednashmilitarymatters
patreon.com/ednash
Want another way to help support this channel? Maybe consider buying my book on my time fighting ISIS:
amzn.to/3preYyO
