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Offline Widewing

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I.D. this Spitfire
« on: March 08, 2001, 07:55:00 PM »
I know that everyone is trying out the new planeset tonight, so I don't expect a lot of visits to this BBs. However, I'll post this tonight anyway.

Identify this Spitfire by Mk., and be specific.

 

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Widewing
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Offline juzz

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I.D. this Spitfire
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2001, 09:09:00 PM »
I think it has extended wingtips? Therefore it's either the dedicated high-alt VII, or a VIII with HF wingtips.

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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2001, 02:31:00 AM »
Well, it seems to be Isreali if that helps anyone.

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Offline Pongo

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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2001, 09:40:00 AM »
VIII

Offline Sable

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« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2001, 11:38:00 AM »
I vote VIII as well ... pointed vertical stab is a giveaway.

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I.D. this Spitfire
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2001, 05:23:00 PM »
Yep Spit VIII, MV154 painted as MT928 ZX-M of 145 sqdn(actually carries the latter serial)owned and flown by Robs Lamplough. No extended wingtips though.

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« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2001, 05:45:00 PM »
Ok Spitfire HF VIII with a M70 Merlin then.

Offline Widewing

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« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2001, 07:25:00 PM »
 
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Originally posted by Bradburger:
Yep Spit VIII, MV154 painted as MT928 ZX-M of 145 sqdn(actually carries the latter serial)owned and flown by Robs Lamplough. No extended wingtips though.

Cheers

Paul

Exactly correct. This is is Lamplough's Spitfire HF.Mk.VIIIC, and it is a beauty.

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Widewing
My regards,

Widewing

YGBSM. Retired Member of Aces High Trainer Corps, Past President of the DFC, retired from flying as Tredlite.