Indeed! But note: 20,000 Spitfires built. 5 were converted to floats. 4 of them flew. None of them flew in combat.
Your point being? It was a technical success, but there was no tactical requirement. A seaplane Spitfire might actually have been a better solution to convoy protection than a Hurricat :)
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Indeed! But note: 20,000 Spitfires built. 5 were converted to floats. 4 of them flew. None of them flew in combat.