Mk III IFF used on Spitfire VIII?

[Chuck1945]

I am at the final stages of finishing an 1/72 Eduard Soitfire VIII as one used in Italy, early 1944 by the 31 FG, 15AF. Eduard instructions do not appear to include any IFF Mk III aerial under the wing. Is this an omission by Eduard or was it not used by the MEAFs? The Spitfire site page on radio and IFF seems to imply that it was a standard fit.

[Troffa]

Hi Chuck,

 

whilst I can't comment on the  Spitfire Mk VIII Specifically, IFF Mark III was used in the Mediterranean Theatre, with the first ground stations and aircraft sets being introduced from April 1943.

(10,000 Sets were delivered to the UK from the US between December 1942 and February 1943!)

 

Source: Page 101, Military Library Research Service (MLRS) reprint of the RAF Air Historical Branch  "Signals Volume V, Fighter Control and Interception"  

 

https://www.mlrsbooks.co.uk/bookstore/product/item862.html

[Chuck1945]

Thanks, if Mk III IFF was in use in the Med, I will finish my Spitfire VIII with the aerial.