The Spitfire and the telescope !

[Flying Bomb]

What has the WW2 Spitfire and the new Webb telescope, now in its final orbit, have in common?

The telescope is now traveling at 450 MPH, the same speed that a Spitfire can do in a slight dive.

[Michael Rolls]

In fact, the final version, the Mk 24, had a top speed of 454 mph in level flight
Mike

[Flying Bomb]

In fact, the final version, the Mk 24, had a top speed of 454 mph in level flight
Mike

I'd like to write to NASA and tell 'em that that our Spitfire was 4MPH faster than the Webb.

[Michael Rolls]

and that was without trying!
Mike