The 20th century witnessed the rapid evolution of military aviation, with the development of numerous iconic fighter aircraft that shaped the course of warfare. Among the most prominent were the legendary British Supermarine Spitfire, renowned for its maneuverability and agility in the Battle of Britain; the versatile American North American P-51 Mustang, a long-range escort fighter that played a critical role in the Allied victory in World War II; the Soviet Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15, known for its speed and impressive performance in the Korean War; and the revolutionary French Dassault Mirage III, one of the first successful delta-wing fighters. These aircraft pushed the boundaries of aviation technology, forever leaving their mark on the history of aerial combat.
