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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_collectibility
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highly sought after by collectors
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gptkbp:aircraft_configuration
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streamlined fuselage
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gptkbp:aircraft_exhibitions
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displayed in airshows
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gptkbp:aircraft_legacy_status
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gptkb:cultural_icon
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Boxer
high maneuverability
distinctive silhouette
symbol of British resilience
popular among aviation enthusiasts
excellent climb rate
relatively easy to maintain
retired in the 1950s
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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interceptor
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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gptkb:Spitfire_Mk_IX
gptkb:bomber
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gptkbp:armament
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8 × .303 Browning machine guns
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gptkbp:ceiling
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36,000 feet
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gptkbp:climb_rate
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3,000 feet per minute
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gptkbp:combat_debut
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1946
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gptkbp:combat_radius
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500 miles
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gptkbp:combat_role
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defensive and offensive operations
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gptkbp:country_of_origin
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:R._J._Mitchell
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gptkbp:design_feature
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elliptical wings
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gptkbp:engine_power
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1,500 hp
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1945
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gptkbp:flight_style
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long-range missions
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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80 gallons
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gptkbp:historical_context
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post-WWII era
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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iconic WWII aircraft
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Spitfire Mk 48
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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retractable
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gptkbp:length
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9.83 meters
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Supermarine
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gptkbp:max_speed
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408 mph
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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8,000 lbs
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Spitfire
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gptkbp:notable_pilots
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gptkb:Johnnie_Johnson
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gptkbp:number_built
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approximately 100
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gptkbp:operational_use
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air defense missions
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gptkbp:post_war_career
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air superiority
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gptkbp:production_years
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1945-1946
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gptkbp:propeller
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variable-pitch
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gptkbp:range
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1,000 miles
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:fighter_aircraft
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gptkbp:roll_rate
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60 degrees per second
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gptkbp:safety
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inspired future fighter designs
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gptkbp:service_entry
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1946
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gptkbp:service_history
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:stall_speed
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70 knots
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Supermarine_Spiteful
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gptkbp:type
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single-seat fighter
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire
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gptkbp:wingspan
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11.23 meters
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Spitfire
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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