The RAF's most important operation was the Battle of Britain, in which the immortal Spitfire, designed by Reginald Mitchell, played a pivotal role:
There are many competitors for the RAF's next iconic aircraft but the Handley Page Victor is a noteworthy candidate:
Most beautiful plane imho? The Hawker Hunter:
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For sheer muscle, no contest: the English Electric Lightning!
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MFBB.