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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire_F_Mk_21
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Douglas_Bader
defensive and offensive operations
single-seat fighter
used for training pilots
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gptkbp:armament
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8 × .303 Browning machine guns
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gptkbp:climb_rate
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3,000 ft/min
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gptkbp:combat_role
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air superiority
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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preserved in museums
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:musical
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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featured in films and media
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gptkbp:date
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1930s
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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1960s
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:R._J._Mitchell
speed and agility
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
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gptkbp:famous_for
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its role in WWII
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gptkbp:features
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elliptical wings
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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high kill-to-loss ratio
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1936
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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85 gallons
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gptkbp:has_variants
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multiple variants throughout its service
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gptkbp:historical_context
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developed before WWII
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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gptkb:Battle_of_Britain
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Supermarine Spitfire prototypes
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Hawker_Hurricane
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gptkbp:inspiration
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British engineering excellence
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gptkbp:introduced
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1938
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:military_base
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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retractable
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gptkbp:legacy
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iconic WWII aircraft
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gptkbp:length
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9.12 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Supermarine
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gptkbp:max_speed
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362 mph
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gptkbp:military_technology
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used in airshows
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Spitfire
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gptkbp:notable_event
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gptkb:Dunkirk_evacuation
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gptkbp:notable_features
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high maneuverability
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gptkbp:number_built
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approximately 20
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gptkbp:operational_history
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served in multiple conflicts
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gptkbp:production_location
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gptkb:Southampton,_England
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gptkbp:restoration
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many restored to flying condition
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gptkbp:retired
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1950s
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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34,000 ft
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gptkbp:service_history
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used in various air forces
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gptkbp:sport
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1.5 hours
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire_Mk_II
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:starship
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gptkbp:wing_area
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22.5 m²
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gptkbp:wingspan
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11.23 m
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