In the pilot's notes for both the Hurricane (AP1564B) and Spitfire (AP1565E) there is no mention of what M and S ratio actually pertains to. There is no explanation I could find in pilot's notes general (AP2095 ) either.
Any help in understanding exactly what this setting is would be greatly...
Hello all, I've just joined although I am no longer a plastic modeller. I did start a long time ago when Airfix first brought out the Spitfire in a poly bag with a folded card at the top, I bought my first one from Woolworths for 2 shillings ( 10p in new money).
My reason for joining is that I...
The Supermarine Spitfire is an icon and one of the most famous planes of World War Two. Designed by R.J Mitchel, it would provide vital services for the Allies throughout the Second World War and became one of the few Allied aircraft to be manufactured before, throughout and after the war. In...
In the Battle of Britain, the Hurricane shot down about twice as many Nazi (german) aircraft, compared to the Spitfire.
How many bombers (HE-111, Stuka, etc) did the Hurricane shoot down and how many bombers did the Spitfire shoot down?
And how many German fighter were shoot down (Hurricane vs...
Hi All,
I thought I would share with you some short documentaries I've been working on. I'm a young aviation enthusiast and have a huge passion for warbirds.I hope you enjoy and finding them interesting. More on the way so stay posted✈️✈️
There is something special about a Spitfire. It holds a special place in history and is a truly remarkable fighter. It proved so decisive in changing the course of the war, but how did this plane come to be the one we know today? This short documentary aims to unveil the development and...
Hello! I recently finished building model kits of Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb and Messerschmitt Bf 109-E both of which had roles in dogfights over Malta. I was wondering if anyone knows any more planes that had parts in this battle ( between June 1940 and November 1942). I tried to find more...
Spitfire TE184 flown by Polish pilot came to Poland on June 23, to Rudniki near Częstochowa. After refueling, pilot Jacek Mainka took off to Dęblin. On June 24-25, TE184 changed its colours to Polish: ZF-U, piloted among other things by Jerzy Główczewski from wing 308. The plane flew to Lublin...
Hi all!
Quite new to this forum so forgive me if I do anything outrageously wrong.
I've just got my hands on a bit of what I think is a spitfire, as it has a VACB stamp. I'm struggling to confirm this and figure out exactly which bit it is though... It's got some letters on it reading 'CBDS'...
Just seen this of the RAF Museum Facebook page and thought some of you might be interested in this:
We are currently offering enthusiasts and visitors the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to 'get under the skin' of our iconic Battle of Britain Collection.
The Museum is conducting an 'open'...
All Spitfires re-drawn and new ones added - large thread here as there were a lot to do...
This example is a Spitfire Mk I of the Armée de l'Air 1940.
This example is a Spitfire Mk I of 19 Squadron RAF 1940.
This example is a Spitfire Mk I of 41 Squadron RAF 1940.
This...
The first model has been finished and it's the time to open the GB gallery.
Fubar57 - 1/48 SPITFIRE MK.Vb
Category - Advanced
JKim - 1/48 F6F-3N Hellcat
Category - Advanced
Crimea River - 1/48 Bf109G-6 "Yellow 17"
Category - Judge – Non competing
JKim - 1/48 Ki-45 Toryu Kai Tei
Category...
User Name: fubar57
Name: George
Category: Advanced
Kit: Tamiya
Accessories: Wire, plastic, decals spinner and propeller
My subject is Spitfire Mk.Vb JU•H(possibly s/n W3848) from 111sqn and flown by Sgt Peter Durnford at Debden, December, 1941.
Thanks to everyone who offered...
Username: Ozhawk40
First name: Peter
Category: Advanced
Scale: 1/48
Manufacturer: Airfix
Model Type: Supermarine Spitfire Mk. I
Aftermarket additions: Montex paint masks, Eduard seat belts, decals from the spares box.
Details: Spitfire Mk1 AZ-Q X4009 234 Squadron as flown by Flight...
Sad to say guys, but long time forum member and a very highly regarded Spitfire researcher, Edgar Brooks, died a couple of days ago:
Plane Talking - HyperScale's Aircraft Scale Model Discussion Forum:.....
I'm sure we're all going to miss his knowledge and insight, and remember him as a...