The Supermarine Spitfire Mark V introduced in 1941, was the most numerous mark of Spitfire with a strengthened fuselage, various Merlin engines and three different armament fittings; many were equipped to take bombs, usually either 250 or 500 lb types and a drop tank. The Mk V outclassed the Messerschmitt 109E, held its own against the later 109F. The British single-seat fighter aircraft was used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II. It was the only British fighter produced continuously throughout the war, albeit in many marks (versions).

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The Supermarine Spitfire Mark V was the most numerous mark of Spitfire with a strengthened fuselage, various Merlin engines, three different armament fittings. Many were equipped to take bombs, usually either 250 or 500 lb types and drop tanks. Introduced in 1941, the Mk V outclassed the Messerschmitt 109E, held its own against the later 109F but outperformed by the Focke-Wulf 190, which appearED in British single-seat fighter aircraft was used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II. It was the only British fighter produced continuously throughout the war, albeit in many marks (versions).

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