Saturday, October 19, 2024

USAAF Spitfire

I've got Spitfire models with German, Soviet and Australian markings, but not one with USAAF markings. Until now, that is!

The registration of this Spit is LN853, which wasn't listed in my Spitfire International book ... 


... and I also couldn't find in the Spitfire database.

Spitfire with 'pointy' wings

Clipped wings on Spitfires gave them better speed and manoeuvrability (especially roll rate) at low altitudes and I have a few Spitfire mode...