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For an aircraft that did this the wings appear to come off far FAR too easily... http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160505-the-spitfires-that-nearly-broke-the-sound-barrier

It is just utterly ridiculous... is the prop Governor the size of an elephant because it feels like it. Is it me or has this gotten worse in the last patch?

Like the P51 it happens a lot... How can a bullet pass from behind to hit the governor which if I recall is quite a small component. The new damage model can't come soon enough :D

Yes, awesome chaps thank you :D

That is why I said PR spitfires ;)

I think it is actually from the PR Spitfires which actually had wing tanks. They are certainly period switches not modern, wish I hadn't purchased them for my build now DOH!!!

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http://www.armouredcarriers.com/seafire-development/ http://www.armouredcarriers.com/seafire-variants/ http://www.armouredcarriers.com/seafire-operational-history As if landings weren't already a hair raising on solid earth... :helpsmilie:

Just wondered what happened to this... See under the rudder trim. WIP Released There remains a mark on the cockpit skin, perhaps it will return?

Good tip, tried to keep the crate above 180 and temps remained very manageable. :thumbup: Thanks Yo-Yo

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+1 :music_whistling:

109 & 190 did not use mirrors... Although some pilots added them to there personal aircraft.

I can close it in VR :D

Awesome :D

+1 Had the same with a 109

So it does'nt say this... "Sämtliche Änderungen sind durch die Forderung bedingt, für die leistungsgesteigerten Motoren auch B4 Kraftstoff minderer Qualität ohne Gefahr verwenden zu können. Da kraftstoff C3 in unverminderter Qualität zur Verfügung steht, werden Motoren 605 ASC und 605 DC, falls sie in dieser Ausführung aufgebaut werden, unverändert wie bisher abgegeben; da jedoch, sowohl von Neubaufertigung als auch Reparatur, die Abgabe gewöhnlich in Ausführung 605 ASB und 605 DB erfolgt, werden nahezu alle 605 Motoren von diesen Änderungen erfasst." "All changes are due to the requirement to be able to use B4 fuel of lower quality without danger for the higher performance engines. Since fuel C3 is available in unimpaired quality, motors 605 ASC and 605 DC, if constructed in this design, are delivered unchanged as before; Since, however, both of new production and repair, delivery is usually done in 605 ASB and 605 DB, almost all 605 engines are covered by these changes." So most aircraft had to use B4, it clearly states it.

Seriously... I can read that they have 12 XIV when you tried to tell us previously that they only had 2... :doh:

But the second document doesn't even mention 1.98 ATA :megalol:

Little bit of info here... http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/41-OpRep-17Sept44.jpg 17/09/44 12 XIV operational with Squad 41 https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2991084&postcount=114 Doesn't match your "figures"... of course because they are false.

+1000 I fly for both sides as well :) I am after realism

What about this document blocking 1.98 ATA :) http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/me109/Erprobungsbericht_15.pdf or http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/me109/Reparatur_Anweisung_2_Nachtrag_Nr_191-345.pdf

If you read the above in late 1944 most ADGB squadron were operating 150 :) I suggest you read this.. http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/150grade/150-grade-fuel.html

Yes and the date you cut from that document... 24/01/1945 http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/me109/Niederschrift_Nr_6730.pdf it is agreed by most historians that after operation bodenplatte on 01/01/1945 that the luftewaffe was no longer a capable air force. Yes 1944 was when 150 was introduced... "Into Service with the Royal Air Force Following successful testing, the Spitfire IX's Merlin 66 was cleared in March 1944 to use +25 lbs, obtainable with 150 grade fuel. 36 In early May, No. 1 and No. 165 Squadrons comprising the Predannack Wing, were the first to convert their Spitfires to +25 lbs boost and employ 150 grade fuel on operations. 37 38 Air Defense Great Britain (A.D.G.B.) shared a report, dated 16th June 1944 with A.E.A.F. summarizing the RAF's experience with using 150 Grade Fuel in Merlin 66 engines. All pilots reported most favorably on the value of the high boost pressures obtainable with 150 Grade Fuel, however, Technical Staff felt that before the fuel was introduced on a large scale that the causes of backfires must be established and that at least 12 engines should complete 200 hours each. 39 By the end of July the backfires were overcome through fairly straightforward adjustments. 40 By 12 August 1944, 16 Squadrons in A.D.G.B. had been modified to to operate with 150 grade fuel. 41 The increased performance obtained with 150 Grade Fuel was put to good use by Mustangs, Tempests, Spitfires and Mosquitoes in intercepting V-1 Buzz Bombs launched against Britain beginning mid June. Performance increases at sea level were as follows: 42 43 130 Grade 150 Grade Spitfire IX 335 mph 358 mph +25 lb Spitfire XIV 359 mph 366 mph +21 lb Tempest V 372 mph 386 mph +11 lb Mustang III (V-1650-3) 360 mph 390 mph +25 lb Mosquito NF. Mk. XIX 363 mph +25 lb The Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) reported in Technical Note No.Aero.1501(Flight) that a Mustang III (Merlin V-1650-7), flying at +25 lb./sq.in. as received from Squadron, obtained 382 mph at sea level. 44 404 mph was obtained at sea level after "cleaning up" the aircraft by removing the bomb racks and aerial bracket, repainting the wing's leading edge and rubbing down the aircraft. 316 Squadron was one of the Mustang units to convert to 150 grade fuel, their Operations Record Book stating for 1.7.44 "18 A/C test after modification to +25 lbs boost". 45 610 Squadron uprated thier Spitfire XIVs on 14 July, the Operations Record Book stating "A technical party visited the unit to modify the aircraft to fly at 21 lbs boost on 150 octane petrol". 46 These squadrons did more that just chase "divers" as 315 Squadron demonstrated with their Mustangs when they shot down 6 Me 109's, 1 Me 110 and 1 Fw 190 while escorting Beaufighters to Norway on 30 July 1944. 47 85 and 157 Squadrons were two of the Mosquito units operating at +25 lbs boost with 150 grade fuel. 48 49 By mid August the V-1 diver threat was largly eliminated with the advance of the allied armies beyond the launching areas. The ADGB squadrons that had converted to 150 grade fuel now found more time to operate over the continent. The Spitfire IX Squadrons were permanently pulled off anti-diver duty on 10 August and went over completely to escort work, sweeps and armed recces. They paid their first visit to Germany on 27 August 1944. 50 51 316 Squadron flying their Mustangs downed 3 Me 109’s and a Fw 190 five miles N. of Chalom on 14 August. 52 315 Squadron met with remarkable success on 18 August, claiming 16 Fw 190’s shot down near Beauvais with their boosted Mustang III’s (II./JG 26 admitted to 8 killed and 2 wounded). 53 By this time Headquarters, Air Defense of Great Britain required all Packard Merlin V-1650-7 engines in the Mustangs to be modified to operate at 25 lbs. boost. 54 55 56 57 The Spitfire XIV squadrons quickly got into the swing of it with 350 Squadron scoring on 19 August by shooting down a Ju 88 on the outskirts of Brussels. 58 By early September the Spitfire XIV units were engaged in operations over Germany. 59 60 61 62 63" http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/150grade/150-grade-fuel.html

1.98 ata was not cleared for use in 1944. In 45 it was only tested... While 150 octane was used in a variety of aircraft during 1944.