spitfire

The Spitfire had a number of evolutions of the so-called Power Failure Lamp/Light. It was sometimes called the Generator Failure Light. It was described in the Pilot's Notes as an indicator for when the Generator was not charging the Accumulator (Battery) The photos I include are from a Mk.V...

I am having a discussion with someone who tells me that spitfires equipped with 2 Hispanos and 4 Browings, could only fire all 6 weapons at the same time or the 2 cannons, but not just only the Browning guns. Now I can argue that the 3-position firing button didn't have 3 positions for nothing...

The short version of my question: Were the Merlin 66 and newer ever started with the Fuel Cut-off Lever closed until it fired up on its manifold priming fuel? The background: 1. The Pilot's Notes for the Spitfire Mk. IX, XI and XVI with Merlin 61, 63, 66, 70 and 266 engines describes the...

I have 3 spitfire propeller blades from one whole prop from a ww2 airfield crash. The crash broke the blades off as evident. They still retain thier fading camouflage finish. Is it possible to trace the plane from the serial number ive attached photos of? These were exhibited in a museum long ago.

Hey Guys, I've been searching for a while for the exact geometry of the late Spitfire propeller blades. More precise the Mk. 22/Mk. 24 or the Seafire Mk. 47. I read a paper that stated, these types (Mk. 22 & Mk. 24) had the same Propeller blades, or similar but smaller (Seafire Mk. 47). I...

AK + Humbrol combination

Spitfire & Hurricane: RAF's Finest Hour. The History Of Two Exceptional WWII Fighter Aircraft https://youtu.be/mtWwWt2LK8g

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. The following question: This part was found near a Wellingron crash site, there is also a Spitfire crash believed to be nearby. Can anyone recognise this ? Is it a Vickers Wellington or a Spitfire ? Best regards Nik

Hello all I wonder if you could clarify if the P8 compass as pictured was used in the Spitfire? I originally bought a P10 advertised as for a Spitfire and didn’t do my due diligence and it’s larger for a Lancaster - still a beautiful thing! WW2 RAF AM P8 No.93170 Ref.6A/0.726 Thank you so...

Can someone help me find my grandad’s spitfire part for RN204, shot down on 19th April over Germany in 1945. See attached, it was sold on ebay in 2014 I think. My grandad is Henry Cowan. Part Details… below from the guy who sold it on ebay in 2016. Forgot to mention in the forum that the...

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Hi, I was hoping someone could shed some light on what WW2 aircraft this may have come from by its visible markings. I was told it was from. Supermarine Spitfire but I have no expertise to confirm this. thank you in advance.

Hi what are the differences between the letters on the end of a spitfire mark e.g mkIXc and mkIXb

Allied Aircraft Of WWII. Northrop N-3PB, and Supermarine Spitfire. https://youtu.be/hrc5_pW0Dt4

The Battle Of Britain. Remembering Spitfire Ace Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader https://youtu.be/P_L4Ih5UwA0

Hello there! My young daughter and I are new enthusiasts and love this forum as learning so much! I have bought what was positioned as a “WW2 VINTAGE AIR MINISTRY SPITFIRE 8 DAY COCKPIT CLOCK 6A/1104 MK II C TICKING[/H1]” as a gift and I just wanted to check if it was so it’s not a...

Fantastic Flying Tales is a 70-page softcover book containing eleven illustrated stories of aviation adventure. Eight of them are true. Two are historical fiction based on true events. One is arguably nonsense, but pretty funny. They are ALL lavishly illustrated, unusual and entertaining. This...

Hello all, I want to build a Spitfire with a generator (wind turbine) in the front to get some free energy Scale 1:5 so that i have some room to build in the generator. I will make the frame from wood with my cnc machine and want to make the skin from thin aluminium. For a good result i need...

This chart is showing Spitfire Mk.XIV was overwhelmed all of Bf109Gs. I think Spit can overwhelmed Bf109s for climbing rate and turn radious too. So Griffon Spit was better fighter than Bf109?

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