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badatflyski 23rd December 2010 12:27

information abut Spitfire Vb LFLR
 
Hello,
i'm searching info about this particular version, especially the equippement carried (full armement of 2hispano+4x0.303+ photo camera?) and it's weight penalty (if existing)

exemple: AB961 :LFLRVb 38MU 2-9-41 ros 4-9-41 616S 28-3-42 316S 22-5-42 FACB 12-10-42 ros 306S 16-3-43 26S 3-4-44 Shot down by fighter while gunnery spotting Criqueville 23-6-44 F/Lt E K Heywood killed

thanks.

VoyTech 23rd December 2010 13:14

Re: information abut Spitfire Vb LFLR
 
The LF means it was fitted with a low-altitude optimised engine (cropped blower).
The LR is "Long Range" meaning that this aeroplane was plumbed to carry an external 'slipper' tank under the fuselage (not all Mk Vs had this option).
The 'R' has nothing to do with 'Reconnaissance' or cameras.

badatflyski 24th December 2010 13:20

Re: information abut Spitfire Vb LFLR
 
thanks, i really thought the LR was for "Low Recco".:D


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