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I found the following...

Posted by Mike Henniger on Thu Sep 18, 2003 03:44:44 PM

In reply top Length of time to build a Spitfire posted by Harold Mulder on Thu Sep 18, 2003 09:48:23 AM

...note on this site...

http://www3.mistral.co.uk/k5083/APS.HTM

...in reference to the third production block of Hurricanes by Hawker...

"The average rate of production was three-four aircraft per day."

This is at least ball parking it for Spitfire production. I also seem to remember a reference somewhere indicating that the production rate of B-24s made by Ford at Willow Run was as high as one and hour.

Iterteresting question. If you find a definitive answer someplace let us know.

Regards,

Mike

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