Spitfire continuation.

[Mike1158]

A while ago there was a discussion on exhaust stub variation on Spitfires, it seems that the late build MK V's may have had individual exhaust stubs I thought to be a MK VIII or later feature. Several MK V C's were flown by USN pilots in the fire spotting role.


4Z was a late-production Spitfire Mk. VC featuring individual exhaust manifolds of the same type which were adopted for Spitfire Mk. IX. An interesting and non-standard feature is the single reinforcing “fence” above the wheel well.
The pilots are Lieutenant Robert F. Doyle, USNR, shaking hands with his wingman, Ensign John F. Mudge, USNR, after their return from a gunfire-spotting and strafing mission over the Normandy. [US Navy]


http://spitfiresite.com/2010/04/spit...e-us-navy.html

[Don Boose]

Great image, good info on exhaust stacks, and a fascinating story on the U.S. Navy gunfire spotting pilots of Normandy.

Many thanks,

Don

[Mike1158]

Most welcome Don, just following the example set here by yourself and others.