They were rarely used as fighter bombers.
Short range and a light possible bomb load made other aircraft like the Typhoon much more suitable.
Spitfires were fighter planes. Lancasters were heavy bombers. I am not aware of instances of Spits being used either in ground support or bombing roles. They were excellent photo-reconnaissance platforms.
They were rarely used as fighter bombers.
Short range and a light possible bomb load made other aircraft like the Typhoon much more suitable.