Simviation Forum - Spitfire Trivia

Reply #30 - Dec 6^th, 2003 at 8:30am

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Not the V

She didn't carry rockets!

There are two types of aeroplane, Spitfires and everything else that wishes it was a Spitfire!

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Reply #31 - Dec 6^th, 2003 at 8:38am

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Quote:

Not the V

She didn't carry rockets!

I'm assuming the object of the question is:

Spitfire+bombs+rockets+extended fuel+feathering prop+towed

I'd narrow it down to either the 24, or, Seafire 47...??

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Reply #32 - Dec 6^th, 2003 at 8:42am

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Ok, here's my second attempt. Spitfire MkXXI.

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Reply #33 - Dec 6^th, 2003 at 9:20am

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Hi Ozzy

Was I 'warm' or 'cold' with either of my last two emails?

Cheers Paul

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Reply #34 - Dec 6^th, 2003 at 9:35am

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I cant wait............... Sad

So, assuming my Malta reference was correct, I will guess at a MkIX as I am sure that I have seen one with rockets and tanks......

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Reply #35 - Dec 6^th, 2003 at 5:06pm

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Well done Paul Grin

No. 74 Sqn operated IXEs with rockets (they were the only Sqn. to do so), although MN477 did test the American M10 three tube cluster rockets, but they didn't get used in action by British forces.

A number of different extra fuel tanks were fitted to the IX including;
internal 75 gal. (in the rear of the cockpit)
45 gal. slipper tank
16.5 gal. wing tanks

BF274 was fitted with a Y-shaped bridle to enable her to be towed behind a Wellington, she was given a fully-featherable prop (the only one to have one) as the engine had to be kept idling or else it gummed up with oil.

Ozzy 8)

Ps. Five IXs were the first Spits to be fitted with contra-rotating props as well Wink

Fabulous plane 8) 8) 8)

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Reply #36 - Dec 6^th, 2003 at 5:50pm

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Yeeeeeeeeeessssss! Grin

Thanks Ozzy Wink

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Reply #37 - Dec 6^th, 2003 at 6:11pm

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Righto. My turn. While hunting through all my reference books for details on Ozzy's question (I wouldn't have cheated) I came across at least one instance of a Spitfire being used to tow another aircraft. Would anyone care to offer suggestions of the type of aircraft & the circumstances?

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Reply #38 - Dec 6^th, 2003 at 7:02pm

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They were used to tow all kinds of target drones in the early 50's...

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Reply #39 - Dec 6^th, 2003 at 7:05pm

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No these were actual aircraft.

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Reply #40 - Dec 6^th, 2003 at 7:41pm

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My gut feeling was the Hotspur Glider, and a quick peek on google seemed back this up, with trials at Biggin in 1943/44

Mk Vb JK940 apparently...

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Reply #41 - Dec 6^th, 2003 at 9:25pm

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Or maybe an F.Va?

(Service mod; Merlin 45; armament removed)

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Reply #42 - Dec 7^th, 2003 at 4:26am

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The Hotspur is most likely correct but not the answer I was looking for. I don't know the type of Spitfire involved as the article doesn't elaborate. Further information is welcome. Wink

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Reply #43 - Dec 7^th, 2003 at 12:04pm