March 5th 1936, first Spitfire flight. Spitfires in military service, WW2 combat. Spitfire factory production.

The video discusses the creation and legacy of the Spitfire, a fighter aircraft designed by RJ Mitchell for the Royal Air Force. The first Spitfire flew in 1936, but Mitchell did not live to see its success. Joe Smith, who worked closely with Mitchell, continued its development. Despite challenges during WWII, 22,000 Spitfires were produced, making significant contributions to the war effort with over 890,000 sorties flown by pilots worldwide.

What significant event took place on March 5, 1936, concerning the Spitfire?

• The Spitfire was retired from service.

• The Spitfire was first conceptualized.

• The Spitfire had its first flight.

• The Spitfire was first used in combat.

Who took over the design responsibilities of the Spitfire after the original designer's death?

• Douglas Bader

• RJ Mitchell

• Winston Churchill

• Joe Smith

What challenge did the Spitfire production face during the bombing of Britain?

• Lack of skilled labor

• Scattered production facilities

• Design flaws in the aircraft

• Shortage of raw materials

Approximately how many Spitfires were produced during its service?

• 30,000

• 22,000

• 15,000

• 10,000

Which of the following statements is true about the Spitfire's operational history?

• It was used exclusively in Europe.

• It was never used in combat.

• It was only flown by the RAF.

• It was flown by pilots from various free nations.