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Spitfire VB of 222 Sqn
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Spitfire VB of 222 Sqn
Supermarine Spitfire VB of 222 Squadron flying from RAF North Weald, 4 May 1942
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© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of the Royal Air Force (RAF) in action during World War II. The image features a Supermarine Spitfire VB fighter aircraft of 222 Squadron, as it takes to the skies from RAF North Weald on 4 May 1942. The Spitfire VB, with its distinctive elliptical wings and Merlin engine, was a formidable weapon in the RAF's arsenal during the war. The 222 Squadron was a renowned fighter unit, playing a crucial role in the defense of the United Kingdom during the early years of the conflict. Based at RAF North Weald in Essex, the squadron was tasked with protecting London and the southeast of England from enemy air raids. The Spitfire VB in this photograph is adorned with the distinctive roundels and markings of the RAF, including the squadron's emblem of a red lion on a gold shield. The photograph was taken by Charles E Brown, a skilled RAF photographer who captured many moments of the war on film. His work provides a valuable record of the RAF's history and the sacrifices made by its personnel during this pivotal period in world history. The image not only showcases the technical prowess of the Spitfire VB, but also the bravery and determination of the pilots who flew these iconic aircraft in defense of their country.
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