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Old April 26th, 2008, 08:00 AM
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Default Re: Fleet Air Arm in the Pacific

You don't really hear anything about the Seafire being used in the Pacific. Usually the Hellcat or Corsair.

"The last Seafire squadrons to see action were Nos 801 and 880. Carrying American auxiliary fuel tanks which improved their range by 50%, their Mk IIIs shot down eight Zeros without loss while escorting Avengers on 15 August. On VJ-Day, there were 12 FAA Seafires squadrons, all but four flying the Seafire MkIII. The Griffon-engined Seafires were too late to see war service but then quickly replaced the Mk IIIs, the first of these being the Mk XV."

The Spitfire - An Operational History - 8. Victory
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