150PN fuel

[MiloMorai]

Am looking for a list of Spitfire IX squadron and the dates they flew using 150 fuel.

Much appreciated for any info.

[Squire]

I know according to "Invasions Without Tears" page 199 by Monty Berger (RCAF), Senior Intel Officer of 127 (Spitfire) Wing, the 150 octane fuel was issued in early February 1945. At that time, 127 Wing was on the Continent with the rest of the RAF's 2nd Tactical Air Force.

My understanding is the 8th USAAF but not the 9th USAAF, used the 150 grade fuel. 

[Kev367th]

Am looking for a list of Spitfire IX squadron and the dates they flew using 150 fuel.

Much appreciated for any info.

1 and 165 sqns  - Early May 1944.

83 and 84 Groups - Jan 1945

I think you already know these though

[MiloMorai]

Yes Kev. Thanks Squire.

What I am looking for is the squadrons that used 150 in 1944.

[Scherf]

Have a sniff around any Spit squadrons detached to anti-V1 defence. Some of the Mossie V-1 chasers had it, Lewis Brandon says they retained it thereafter.

[Angus]

I think this webpage has information about the 150 introduction dates. Anyway, it's a good page.
http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/

[MiloMorai]

yes Angus and if you look I think you will find a document that says 25 squadrons of Mk IXs are to convert to 150 fuel. I am looking for the dates those 25 converted and the dates if they converted back to 130 fuel.

[Angus]

You could mail them. I have been in contact with Williams, although I think it was Tony Williams (Mike Williams on the thread), so I could have his email somewhere...
You could also post a thread with this question with his name (or theirs) on top. I think they browse through AH every now and then.
And anyway, this thread has now been bumped to the top

p.s. I am going to write Cristopher Shores a letter with some questions in it. If there is a question that suits to slip in, please post ormail me at info@gardsauki.is with something like AIRCRAFT in the subject line. (My filter is goooood)