Author Topic: Dan - Your ETO VIII (Read 974 times)

Kev367th · « **on:** June 23, 2006, 06:16:15 PM »

Ever find one that is different?
E.g. named, noseart or something.

Diff note -
Any info on a PR-1G
ser # R7143
was supposed to be bare metal finish.
distinguishing marks - red/white/blue spinner.

Guppy35 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2006, 11:24:39 PM »

Trying to find one of the 43 Squadron Spit VIIIs with something on the nose to go with the red codes with the white outlines.

As for the other bird you asked about. This must be it.

The image is identified as a squadron hack. Not sure if it in fact was a recce bird.

Guppy35 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2006, 11:52:25 PM »

Entry from Spit the Hist regarding R7143's movements. She was a busy kite.

Kev367th · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2006, 04:23:54 AM »

Thanks Dan.

Notes say converted to PR VII Type G, as you know PR VII was just the later designation for the PR Ia Type G.

As it has underwing roundels I would guess the upperwing were in the standard postion as opposed to the Pink PR Mk1.

Kev367th · « **Reply #4 on:** June 24, 2006, 01:06:00 PM »

Early preview, you thikn it's worth completing?

Kazaa · « **Reply #5 on:** June 24, 2006, 05:22:17 PM »

You know your right Kev, it's worth it for sure !

Krusty · « **Reply #6 on:** June 24, 2006, 05:25:31 PM »

I didn't know they were still making Mk1s in Jan '41.

Guppy35 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2006, 11:47:19 PM »

Yep, worth completing Kev. Something different for the Spit I is always good

Kazaa · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2006, 04:53:37 AM »

Now can you Chrome out the rest of the Spitfire family please Kev

moneyguy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2006, 07:58:52 PM »

i want one