Astra in Quinte West in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Spitfire
Supermarine
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
1. Spitfire Marker
The Supermarine Spitfire was built in Great Britain. First flown in 1936, the Spitfire was the most famous Commonwealth fighter of the Second World War and the only British warplane to be in production from the war's beginning to its end. Through its production, which began in 1938 and ended in 1947, the Spitfire went through twenty-four different versions to suit specific duties and to take advantage of ongoing performance enhancements to the Rolls-Royce Merlin and later Griffon engines. Some 20,334 Spitfires (and 1,220 Seafires) were produced over the nine years. During the war, Spitfires were active in every major theater.
Unlike the Hawker Hurricane, the Spitfire was not produced in Canada, but that did not stop the RCAF from using [the-delete] it. There were 14 Spitfire squadrons in the RCAF and many more Canadians flew the Spitfire as members of the RAF. Even after the war, the RCAF kept the Spitfire in service until 1950.
403 Squadron was the first RCAF unit to fly Spitfires on Canadian operations. Eventually the RCAF would have 14 squadrons of Spitfires. Despite the large number of aircraft flown operationally
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Specifications
Full scale model: fibreglass
Wingspan: 11.23m, Length: 9.10 m,
Height: 3.48 m
Max Weight: 2631 kg
Max Speed: 586 km/h
Crew: 1 pilot
Role: fighter
In service: 1940-1950
Copie à l'échelle naturelle: fibre de verre
Envergure: 11,23 m, Longueur: 9,10 m,
Hauteur: 3,48 m
Masse maximale: 2631 kg
Vitesse maximale 586 km/h
Équipage: 1 pilote
Rôle: chasseur
En service: 1940-1950
Erected by National Air Force Museum of Canada.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 44° 6.858′ N, 77° 33.016′ W. Memorial is in Quinte West, Ontario, in Hastings County. It is in Astra. It can be reached from Hastings 21. Marker and aircraft are in the National Air Force Museum of Canada's Memorial Air Park. Touch for map. Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
2. Spitfire and Marker
Regionally, this memorial is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Canadian Fighter Pilots Who Fought in the Battle of Britain (a few steps from this marker); 413 "Tusker" Squadron (a few steps from this marker); Hurricane (a few steps from this marker); RCAF and Allied Air Forces of Bomber Command (a few steps from this marker); CF-188 Hornet (a few steps from this marker); RCAF Police and Air Force Security Services (within shouting distance of this marker); 431 "Iroquois" and 434 "Bluenose" Squadrons in WWII (within shouting distance of this marker); 429 Bison Squadron (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
3. Spitfire
More about this memorial. Admission required, and the outdoor Air Park is closed during inclement weather.
Also see . . .
1. Supermarine Spitfire. (Submitted on May 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. National Air Force Museum of Canada. (Submitted on May 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
