USAAF Supermarine Spitfire

[Snautzer01]

part 1

BM857 WZ-W

 

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part 2 Mary James MX-P

 

[Wayne Little]

damn fine shots....

 

[wheelsup_cavu]

It's odd seeing the Spitfires in US markings.


Wheels

 

[Njaco]

great clear pics!

 

[Thorlifter]

I agree Wheels. It just doesn't look right with the Star roundel.

 

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[Wurger]

An interesting letter code.

 

[stona]

My money is on JK537 for the bottom one
Cheers
Steve

 

[Wurger]

It looks like...

 

[rogerwilko]

Something odd about the top picture ? Hasn't got the usual volks filter nose but doesn't look standard either.

 

[Wurger]

The top picture shows a reconnaissance Spitfire PR Mk.XI. The bottom engine cowling of the Spit didn't have anything in common with the Vokes filter. There was a larger oil tank mounted inside. Therefore the cowling was more bulged.

 

[rochie]

Beat me to it Master Wojtek !

 

[Wurger]

Uhhh.. we criss-crossed posts here Karl. Sorry.

BTW.. the Spit belonged to the 14th PRS (photo-recce squadron), 7th PRG (photo-recce group), USAAF.

 

[Gnomey]

Good shots! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Wurger]

And another Spitfire PR Mk.XI of the squadron... a source: the Internet.

 

[Snautzer01]

Mk Vb 4th FG

 

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PO Reade Tilley Eagle Squadron

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

A lot going on with the second Spitfire in the first post which begs for a lot of questions. 1) standard desert camo with red spinner? B) white 18" QP✪?X 3rd) 6 stars and bars with red surround? Ω) whats going on with the star and bar on the fuselage? Is there a panel removed? ½) newer rudder? and finally, Mk IXe? Thanks in advance for any or all answers.

Geo