Aeroplane Monthly 1991-10
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??? - Spitfire Notebook (12)
Spitfire Mk VIII JG204 photographed during trials. This Spitfire’s leading edge wing root was raised by 2in.
Spitfire Mk VIIIs of the Royal Australian Air Force - the three aircraft nearest the camera are A58-315, A58-395 and A58-405.
A Spitfire VIII photographed in July 1944.
Spitfire VIII of the later production standard, with broad-chord rudder and standard wing tips. The aircraft is in SE Asia markings, with white bands on fin and wings.
MV436 was shipped to the Royal Indian Air Force in December 1944 and was struck off RIAF charge in April 1946.
The photograph of Spitfire Mk VIII JF318, taken in August 1943. This third prototype Mk VIII was used mainly for Rolls-Royce Griffon engine trials and was converted to prototype F Mk XIV standard.
The photograph of Spitfire Mk VIII JF318, taken in August 1943. This third prototype Mk VIII was used mainly for Rolls-Royce Griffon engine trials and was converted to prototype F Mk XIV standard.