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Cairn73 [2017-07-11 21:26:13 +0000 UTC]
That Spitfire is one of the Mk VIII which flew with 457 Squadron (RAAF), operating out of northern Australia.
The Mk VIII Spitfires were one of the best Merlin models of this aircraft. Also, the VIII air-frame was used as the basis for the Griffon-powered XIV Spitfires, fitted with five-blade propellers.
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GulfKiller101 [2012-06-25 09:46:17 +0000 UTC]
"Grey Nurse", Bobby Gibbes' lass!
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Pawker155 [2010-03-06 03:31:23 +0000 UTC]
that plane is a War dog use in World War 2 in the pacific war.
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Griddles In reply to Pawker155 [2010-03-06 09:56:45 +0000 UTC]
Actually, in the Pacific they used the Seafire. The Spitfire was the one used in Europe.
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TopGunSGA In reply to Griddles [2010-04-26 19:57:47 +0000 UTC]
Actually both the Spitfire and the Seafire were used in the Pacific
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Griddles In reply to TopGunSGA [2010-04-26 22:18:04 +0000 UTC]
Really? Oops...
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Rogue284 [2010-03-02 06:19:57 +0000 UTC]
The Spitfire is hands down the most beautiful aircraft I've ever seen and represents everything a fighter should be: Fast, agile, beautiful, deadly. Thanks for posting.
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artlovr59 [2010-03-01 10:36:25 +0000 UTC]
Neat. I must say, the shark-mouth on the Spit looks odd. I'd expect it on the P-40 (Flying Tigers) but the Spitfire? Not British, old chap (what, what?)
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GulfKiller101 In reply to artlovr59 [2014-03-13 22:34:47 +0000 UTC]
the Flying Tigers actually got the inspiration for their shark mouth Tomahawks from 112 Squadron RAF, who used shark mouths on their Tomahawks in North Africa
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artlovr59 In reply to GulfKiller101 [2014-03-14 11:10:56 +0000 UTC]
Interesting. Apparently 112 Sqn got the idea from a German unit. Just shows, ideas travel fast!
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artlovr59 In reply to Griddles [2010-03-01 12:28:15 +0000 UTC]
Maybe it was just that!
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Spacewolf78 [2010-02-28 17:08:25 +0000 UTC]
So why do they paint the shark teeth on those? Is it for enemy intimidation or just to look badass?
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Griddles In reply to Spacewolf78 [2010-02-28 23:54:04 +0000 UTC]
A bit of both. It's like asking a motoring enthusiast why people paint flames on their hotrods.
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Spacewolf78 In reply to Griddles [2010-03-01 00:32:51 +0000 UTC]
Well I don't think someone riding around in a fighter jet is gonna use it to pick up chicks :3
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Griddles In reply to Spacewolf78 [2010-03-01 01:19:54 +0000 UTC]
No but like the saying goes - 'Chicks dig a man in uniform'.
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arcon3 [2010-02-28 13:02:36 +0000 UTC]
Very nice. This probably what I've seen(in books) most often when it comes to WWII aircraft.
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Griddles In reply to arcon3 [2010-02-28 13:20:54 +0000 UTC]
It was the quintessential WWII fighter. Alongside its bomber equivalent, the Lancaster, they set the stage for the Battle of Britain.
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arcon3 In reply to Griddles [2010-02-28 15:47:05 +0000 UTC]
Ah. Thank you for the explanation.
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Bio-Nova [2010-02-28 09:55:02 +0000 UTC]
Damn, I wanna fly that!
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