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6th April 2006, 16:36
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Re: Unknow spitfire recovered in italy
Both Spitfire marks would have 0.303 ammunition for the outer wing guns. The key distinguishing features are the shorter ailerons and retractable tailwheel of the Mk.VIII. The Mk.VIII also had leading edge fuel tanks near the wingroots. I believe that there are structural differences in the fuselage, but do not know the details of this.
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6th April 2006, 19:24
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Re: Unknow spitfire recovered in italy
Hi Brian, i would know more, Ibbotson belong to 601 sqdn when died, and was buried in Perugia War Cemetery. Can your contact say more about his accident? Thanks in advance.
Michele
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