FranciscoPRG Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) Hi guys, A friend of mine draw my attention to a small square "window" (or panel) on the fuel cover of some Spitfires (likely Mk IIs of Sq. 54). I was trying to find its use but could find no good shots or references on what they are there for. Here it is, just below the armoured glass, below the air scoop: And below, barely visible in Hendon´s Spit: If anybody has a hint on its use, please - I´d like very much to know! Cheers! Edited February 23, 2017 by FranciscoPRG grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I believe that those were windows for station-keeping lights (lamps). This was a short-term piece of equipment, probably only found on some Mk.Is and some Mk.IIs. bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanhauser Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) Here is a better view of the window (?) Edited March 29, 2017 by Stanhauser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 The 2014 1/32 scale Revell Spitfire Mk. I/II has these and this is what the late Edgar Brooks had to say about them when doing a review of the kit. is/are/were "station keeping lights," which might have been coloured like the navigation lights, but that remains a mystery, for now. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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