The reason for this thread was the unusual and lesser known fact that British Spitfires were used by the US Navy during the Normandy Invasion. Not to denigrate other countries forces. It is well know that the USAAF used Spitfires and other British aircraft but not the USN. And also well known on this forum is the fact that the RCAF and others fought along side with the British. And we here pay respect to the others countries quite often BTW. I especially point out the contributions of the smaller and minor countries both Axis and Allied.

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