Britain’s Fastest WWII Fighter Wasn’t the Spitfire

Britain’s Fastest WWII Fighter Wasn’t the Spitfire I’m ranking today the fastest British piston fighters of World War II the clean way: maximum level-flight speed, with test altitude every time. No dive numbers. No barstool legends. From the Spiteful F Mk 14 at 483 mph and 21,000 ft, to the Hornet’s 472–475 mph receipts, to late-war bruisers like the Tempest, Typhoon, and Griffon Spitfires, this countdown is built on paperwork, not hype. I’ll spotlight the Mosquito NF Mk 30 and the Welkin: fast, specialized, and misunderstood. Watch, then tell me: which altitude band should define “fastest”? 📌 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to enjoy amazing stories and legendary classic fighter planes every day! 🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a single flight exploring the history and engineering of vintage warbirds. ✈️ Please note: We’re passionate enthusiasts, not professional historians. If you spot any errors, feel free to share your knowledge in the comments, we love learning from fellow aviators and fans. 🎥 All clips are used under U.S. Fair Use law for educational, transformative commentary. Support the original creators and help keep this community fair, respectful, and thriving.

The 'Outstanding' British Fighter That Test Pilots Called Better Than The Spitfire
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The 'Outstanding' British Fighter That Test Pilots Called Better Than The Spitfire

How One Engineer’s “Stupid” Twin-Propeller Design Turned the Spitfire Into a 470 MPH Monster
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How One Engineer’s “Stupid” Twin-Propeller Design Turned the Spitfire Into a 470 MPH Monster

Dornier Do 335 Pfeil: The Plane Too Fast for WWII
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Dornier Do 335 Pfeil: The Plane Too Fast for WWII

The Shocking Truth About the Hawker Tempest – How It Beat Germany’s “Superweapons”
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The Shocking Truth About the Hawker Tempest – How It Beat Germany’s “Superweapons”

WW2 Luftwaffe Ace Flies RAF Spitfire For the First Time
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WW2 Luftwaffe Ace Flies RAF Spitfire For the First Time

How A Canadian “Wooden” Plane Became The Allies’ Most Feared Aircraft
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How A Canadian “Wooden” Plane Became The Allies’ Most Feared Aircraft

They Banned His "Illegal" P-51 Engine — Until It Outran A German Jet
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They Banned His "Illegal" P-51 Engine — Until It Outran A German Jet

Exploring the Bizarre Aircraft Designs of WWII And The Remarkable Miles Aircraft Designs
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Exploring the Bizarre Aircraft Designs of WWII And The Remarkable Miles Aircraft Designs

Germans Couldn't Believe This "Invisible" Hunter — Until He Became Deadliest Night Ace
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Germans Couldn't Believe This "Invisible" Hunter — Until He Became Deadliest Night Ace

British Naval Beast: The Hawker Sea Fury
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British Naval Beast: The Hawker Sea Fury

Why Britain Deliberately Destroyed Its Most Advanced Warplane
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Why Britain Deliberately Destroyed Its Most Advanced Warplane

German Pilot Tested A Captured Spitfire... His Words Shocked The Luftwaffe
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German Pilot Tested A Captured Spitfire... His Words Shocked The Luftwaffe

The First Bf 109 Shot Down by a Spitfire
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The First Bf 109 Shot Down by a Spitfire

The 'Cramped' British Fighter That Fleet Air Arm Pilots Loved More Than The Spitfire
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The 'Cramped' British Fighter That Fleet Air Arm Pilots Loved More Than The Spitfire

The German Engineer Who Replaced an Engine — And Gave the Luftwaffe Its Deadliest Fighter !
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The German Engineer Who Replaced an Engine — And Gave the Luftwaffe Its Deadliest Fighter !

They Called His Engine Swap "Illegal" — Until His P-51 Outran Every Jet at 490 MPH
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They Called His Engine Swap "Illegal" — Until His P-51 Outran Every Jet at 490 MPH

The 'Old' British Howitzer Ukrainians Call A Mercedes Next To Every Russian Gun At The Front
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The 'Old' British Howitzer Ukrainians Call A Mercedes Next To Every Russian Gun At The Front

Japanese Air Force Was Stunned by America's Deadly P-38 Lightning Strikes
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Japanese Air Force Was Stunned by America's Deadly P-38 Lightning Strikes

The Spitfire That Was Better Than the P-51 (Even Germany Agreed)
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The Spitfire That Was Better Than the P-51 (Even Germany Agreed)

The Brilliant British Fighter Killed by Its Own Propeller
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The Brilliant British Fighter Killed by Its Own Propeller