Re the Spitfire MkII pics. I have sat in this aircraft and helped to move it around when I made an AV show back in 1983. It is a genuine MkIIA, operated by the R.A.F. Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at Conningsby, U.K. It actually fought in the Battle, and still has the patches covering 3 bullet holesto prove it! The reason for the 'ejector' exhausts is quite simple; at the time, the only available Merlin engines were later types, I believe the Merlin 66. When this A/C was restored to flying condition, the preservation movement was not as big or strong as it is today; at one time, this A/C flew with a 4 blade prop, made in Germany! There is now (Aug 08) a genuine 100% accurate MkIa flying in Britain, at one time flown by the famous 'ace' 'Ginger' Lacey, whom I met many yearsago a few times. Boy could he despatch some beers! Sadly he is no longer with us. Hope this of interest. Cheers, Terry.