davenport49 Posted March 2, 2021 Report Posted March 2, 2021 Does anyone know whether the Supermarine Seafire was involved in the defense of Malta, such as convoy protection? I would appreciate any information available.
Narampa Posted May 7, 2021 Report Posted May 7, 2021 This might answer your question! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Spitfire_operational_history
Narampa Posted May 7, 2021 Report Posted May 7, 2021 This confirms it. The Mk Vb was the first Spitfire to see extensive overseas service. On 7 March 1942, 15 Mk Vs carrying 90-gallon fuel tanks under their fuselages took off from HMS Eagle off the coast of Algeria on a 600-mile flight to Malta.[158]
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