Spitfire Variants & Technology
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Added in June 2008
Spitfire Masts and
Aerials
Jeff Webb explains the evolution of various radio systems and the
antennae used on the Spitfire.
Added in April 2008
The Hispano Cannon
The weapon which gave the Spitfire the punch and a characteristic
element of its silhouette.
Concise Guide To Spitfire Wing
Types
An overview of of the basic wing types of the Spitfire and the
differences between them. By Jeff Web.
Part 1;
Part 2
Added in March 2008
The Sutton Harness on the Spitfire
What exactly was the Sutton harness? A detailed description is provided
in this article by Olav Hungnes.
Spitfire Mk. IX, XI
and XVI - Variants Much Varied
During its long production run, the Spitfire Mk. IX/XVI underwent a
plethora of modifications, described here by Olav Hungnes.
Part 1 - Engine
Installation;
Part 2 - Fuselage Details;
Part 3 - Wings and
Tails
Added in November 2007
Mark II Gyro
Gunsight
The Mark II Gyro Gunsight was the first revolutionary gyroscopic gunsight to see widespread
service with the RAF.
Added in August 2007
The
Development of Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine
A short development history of one of the most celebrated piston
aero engines of all time, from Kestrel to Merlin III.