The latter have been weakened by the interception of most of their supply ships. The first production Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat flies. The Seafire L Mk. IIC is tested. The first Seafire Mk.
IIIs enter testing.
This is essentially a Seafire Mk. The C wings, with two 20mm cannon and four .303 guns, are used. The first Spitfire Mk. VIII is delivered. This is a Mk.