Classic The Aeroplane photograph of three 243 Squadron Spitfire VBs.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Spitfire VB AA937 was first flown in November 1941 and is seen here in the markings of 64 Squadron.
The clipped-wing Spitfire VB (AA937 of the Air Fighting Development unit illustrated) figured largely in 1941/2 "rhubarbs”.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

A clipped-wing Spitfire V fitted with a slipper tank under the fuselage centreline.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Spitfire VC BR168, named Hamadryad. First flown in February 1942, this Spitfire failed to return in September that year whilst operating over the sea with 501 Squadron.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Spitfire VA AB320 became the prototype LR.VB tropical Spitfire in February 1942.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Spitfire VA X4922 photographed in December 1941. It was built as a Mk I.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Spitfire R6923 was originally built as a Mk I and was later converted to a Mk VB. This 92 (East India) Squadron Spitfire was shot down by a Messerschmitt Bf 109 on June 22, 1941.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941