A Long and Illustrious History
Which two British fighter planes were most important in the Battle of Britain?
AThe Wellington and the Blenheim
BThe Spitfire and the Hurricane ✓
CThe Harrier and the Typhoon
DThe Lancaster and the Mosquito
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is The Spitfire and the Hurricane.
The most important planes used by the RAF in the Battle of Britain were the Spitfire and the Hurricane, both designed and built in Britain.
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