Stats:model: VIIIfactory: CHA engine: G61 |
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History:ASTH 24-5-43 Cv XIV AAEE 26-5-43 FF 29-5-43 100hrs extensive fly trials plagued with continuous ignition problems. New eng install ground clearance of prop on takeoff 2.5in. Lateral and direct stab trials with mod tail unit carbon monoxide contam tests. After 47hr second engine failed aircraft force-landed. Extended wing tips fitt VAWD for a further 73hrs fly. aircraft abandoned when engine failed at high alt crashed dbf Amesbury Cemetery 23-9-43 remains to RAE 12-43 SOC 1-6-45* for acronyms please see Spitfire Production |
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