Spitfire why so popular??

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by redtiger02

Twelve year olds aside, Soviet Ace, which Russian squadrons used the Spitfire? I have been trying to find more information on them after you mentioned it, back before the useless Hurricane war came about, but haven't been able to find much. Also, what roles did the Russians use the Spitfire in, what battles, etc.? If you also know what all models they used that would be helpful.

Probably because they only had about 25 or so Spitfires under the Red Star. Mainly they were used as guarding naval ships, flying long distance out of Archangle and other places up north, where British Shipping was coming in to supply the USSR. And the only model they used was the Spitfire MkVb.

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