18.08.2009, 02:55
Hmmm, the Tornado.
Originally concieved as Britains premier fighter with the Spitfire being used as a stop gap (after production delays and problems with Supermarines sub-contracting and lack of orginalisation skill in the Southampton factory)
Never got past the prototype stage due mainly to engine problems.
Concieved at the same time as the Whirlwind it took to long, by which time the Spitfire had proved itself and Loord Beaverbrook had 'sorted' the production out.
Originally concieved as Britains premier fighter with the Spitfire being used as a stop gap (after production delays and problems with Supermarines sub-contracting and lack of orginalisation skill in the Southampton factory)
Never got past the prototype stage due mainly to engine problems.
Concieved at the same time as the Whirlwind it took to long, by which time the Spitfire had proved itself and Loord Beaverbrook had 'sorted' the production out.