Spitfire VB part identification

[Milkcup1986]

Hi.
I picked up this part yesterday close to the site of the crash WW2 Spitfire P8725.
I have found a lot of debris in the past which has been mostly from the airframe and the Merlin engine. This part has no identification part marks visible but looks like it could be part of the exhaust system?.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards Danny Jones

 

[Engineman]

Hi,
A scale would be good. Guess the rivet holes are 1/8" so possibly about 6" wide? Not an exhaust part, not structural, but looks to be an air duct, or possibly a belt feed trunking.
You probably need a Spit V specialist for this ID.

Eng

 

[Milkcup1986]

Hi,
A scale would be good. Guess the rivet holes are 1/8" so possibly about 6" wide? Not an exhaust part, not structural, but looks to be an air duct, or possibly a belt feed trunking.
You probably need a Spit V specialist for this ID.

Eng

Hi Eng.
I have attached so more images which now include measurements. The part was found close to where I have previously found items from the Spitfire Haspano canons . As you said the item could be a belt feed trunking for the ammunition?.
Thanks Danny.

 

[Engineman]

OK, It looks like you have the links and cartridge case ejection chute for the Port side Hispano cannon of a Spitfire Vb. The chute is open underneath the wing, just behind and outboard of the mainwheel well, which is why it tapers to match the circular shape of the well.

Cheers

Eng