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don't forget that Handley Page aircraft were also at the same airfield in Woodley n/r Reading Berkshire,this might have been a factor as well
The M-20 was to use the engine that was powering (or was to power) a vast number of British-built planes, namely the Merlin XX. We can remember that the Spitfire V was a better performer with the Merlin 45, a single speed variation of the XX. So, if the British have surplus of the XX (or other 20 series Merlin), the Spitfire is to get them?
About same situation as the Packard Merlin:the P-51 was the right airframe, not the P-40.
Agreed on what you've said. My point is that 'giving the M.20 a chance' (as a mass production design) would mean that RAF the allies would receive yet another Hurricane II, albeit with increased range.
the unit i rent at present in lane end near h/wycombe also built furniture,i wonder if any aircraft were built there,the site is big enough and near 2 old RAF bases