What does the cryptic crossword clue "Little point in the sea launch for WWII flier (8)" mean?

The definition is "WWII flier". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPIT (synonym="point") + FIRE (synonym="launch") = SPITFIRE; definition: "WWII flier" The answer is Spitfire.

Little point in the sea launch for WWII flier (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3035 | 14 Down | 2019-12-22 flower

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