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It is #ManoeuvreMonday here on Salisbury Plain...
BUT... and hear us out...
We wanted to take a spin back and look at how allies and partners have helped to provide kit, equipment and people to fight against aggressors in recent history.
Introducing the Spitfire Fund!
BUT... and hear us out...
We wanted to take a spin back and look at how allies and partners have helped to provide kit, equipment and people to fight against aggressors in recent history.
Introducing the Spitfire Fund!
Unquestionably one of the most perfect aircraft ever built, the spitfires were the air dominace fighters of their day. They flew alongside the workhorse Hurricanes to protect and defend allies the world over.
What isn't well know is that a number of Middle Eastern Allies helped.
What isn't well know is that a number of Middle Eastern Allies helped.
Not only in terms of staging but financially, the Gulf States Spitfire Fund allowed the @RoyalAirForce of the day to aquire 10 spitfires after raising £50,000.
As the Gulf states were very different to those that we know now, it was a huge financial gift.
As the Gulf states were very different to those that we know now, it was a huge financial gift.
