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Definition of Spitfires
1. spitfire [n] - See also: spitfire
Lexicographical Neighbors of Spitfires
Literary usage of Spitfires
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Eagles of the RAF: The World War II Eagle Squadrons by Philip D. Caine (1994)
"spitfires take off from a carrier deck for the long flight to Malta. Some of the
frustration and challenge that went with trying to supply and defend Malta ..."
2. American Airpower Comes of Age: General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold's World War II by Henry Harley Arnold, John W. Huston (2001)
"Case 1-19 JU-88s met 12 spitfires and all JU-88s were shot down, 0 spitfires lost.
... Could they put additional gas in their spitfires? No. ..."
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