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World War II: Great Britain
Aircraft of Great Britain in WWII.
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Spitfie V in Battle for Britain
WARLORD
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Posted: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 02:07 AM UTC
Hi .
Did any squadron use Spitfire V in Battle for Britain? I'm asking because I'd like to enlist to Battle for Britain Campaign and I'm not sure if my model will be proper for it.
DaveCox
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Posted: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 02:44 AM UTC
The Spit V didn't enter production until 1941, so the BofB was well over before it entered service.
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Posted: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 02:52 AM UTC
I thougt so but I wasn't sure. thanks you for your reply
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Posted: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 09:07 AM UTC
If we had had the Mk V during the Battle of Britain, there might not have been any Luftwaffe left Cannon armament on Sptfires was tried but there were problems with keeping the bigger guns riggid in their mounts. This lead to stoppages after a couple of rounds.
"You can't have to many Spitfires"
Mal
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Posted: Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 02:56 PM UTC
If you're looking to build a Spit for the BoB I'd look for a Spit 1A .
But if you want to build the work horse and savior of brittan, I'd go with the oft over looked Hawker Hurricane

-scott
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Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2005 - 02:46 AM UTC
IF you do do a Hurricane Mk. 1 from the battle of britain, let me know. I have some decals for some Polish Squadrons from that time that you can have.
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