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Concerning the Spit, I've heard that the designer had locked himself into an office in which there was no ruler, to draw the Spitfire. He thus had to draw her only with curved lines. That is why we call Spitfire: 'She': drawn in curved lines as a woman...

Am I wrong ?

BTW, I would like to know if Spitfire comes from this expression "to spit fire"... If someone could confirm, it will be appreciated! :wink:

Ted ;o)

I'm not sure about about that :|
Would be a very funny joke if it isn't :wink: :roll: :roll:

As for the name Spitfire, it was originally called the Shrew, but R. J. Mitchell's daughter called it the "Spitfire", also it sounds more like a bloody violent name that will sounds more war like and to scare the enemy :wink: 8)

Thats why its called the Spitfire :)

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