Author Topic: When did the first a/c named Spitfire first fly? (Read 873 times)

MiloMorai · « **on:** August 28, 2005, 04:07:43 PM »

Also, what was its serial number.

Angus · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2005, 04:18:42 PM »

Number one?
BTW, before they hit 20, they were already doing 400 mph on special juices, - yet still with a 2 blade prop.

Furball · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2005, 04:38:18 PM »

apparently the name was unofficially used on the Supermarine Type 224

Rino · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2005, 04:57:07 PM »

K5054 first in 36..if that's what you're asking

milian · « **Reply #4 on:** August 28, 2005, 09:59:19 PM »

First flight of the Supermarine Type 300 serial K5054 was on the morning of March 5, 1936 by pilot Captain Joseph 'Mutt' Summers. After testing various types of propellers, it eventually reached a top speed of 349mph at 18,000 feet, 2,400 feet per minute climb rate at sea level, 8 min 12 sec to 20,000 ft, weight 5,321 lbs. It was officially named 'Spitfire' by June 10, 1936 after a request by Supermarine or such name on March 10.

Widewing · « **Reply #5 on:** August 28, 2005, 11:30:44 PM »

I think you guys have forgotten about the Supermarine 224 of 1933, also called the Spitfire.

My regards,

Widewing

MiloMorai · « **Reply #6 on:** August 28, 2005, 11:47:11 PM »

No it is not the Supermarine a/c of WW2 fame.

Furball/Widewing,

you 2 are one the right track but still a long way off.

AdmRose · « **Reply #7 on:** August 29, 2005, 12:25:16 AM »

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Originally posted by Widewing
I think you guys have forgotten about the Supermarine 224 of 1933, also called the Spitfire.

My regards,

Widewing

Holy crap....that thing could be a Stuka if you repainted it.

Kweassa · « **Reply #8 on:** August 29, 2005, 02:31:06 AM »

Looks more like a cross between a Spitfire, Hurricane, Stuka and a Corsair.

Four butt-ugly planes, to begin with.. it's no wonder the love-child looks even uglier.

Furball · « **Reply #9 on:** August 29, 2005, 04:22:47 AM »

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Originally posted by Widewing
I think you guys have forgotten about the Supermarine 224 of 1933, also called the Spitfire.

My regards,

Widewing

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Originally posted by Furball
apparently the name was unofficially used on the Supermarine Type 224

umm.. did i?

Furball · « **Reply #10 on:** August 29, 2005, 04:26:40 AM »

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Originally posted by MiloMorai
No it is not the Supermarine a/c of WW2 fame.

Furball/Widewing,

you 2 are one the right track but still a long way off.

i'm guessing that a rare aircraft, maybe in the first world war, used the name? no idea what though..

Ghosth · « **Reply #11 on:** August 29, 2005, 07:41:51 AM »

Well I'm pretty sure it was a float plane.

As for when it first flew I'm not sure. But I know when it won the Schnieder cup.

Angus · « **Reply #12 on:** August 29, 2005, 10:29:33 AM »

The floatplanes were the Supermarine "S" series.
The Spitfire was (I belive) at some point supposed to be named "Shrew".
Mitchell did not decide the name, and opposed it when it came out. "just the sort of a silly name the air ministry would bring" was his comment (or close to it).

MiloMorai · « **Reply #13 on:** August 29, 2005, 03:29:56 PM »

Not rare Furball but you are getting very close.

It is a 'trick' question.

Its nickname was the Harry Tate and it as powered by a V-12 engine.

Furball · « **Reply #14 on:** August 29, 2005, 03:32:57 PM »

RE8/BE12