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As most folks reading this will know, Spitfire prototype K5054 began life with a row of holes down each side of the engine cowling and was later fitted with triple ejector exhausts. During the transition period, at least one experimental flame-damping exhaust shroud was fitted, comprising a long channel open at the bottom. On 22 March 1937 she crash-landed with wheels up. Following repairs and a new green-and-brown camouflage scheme to replace the "French grey", she next flew on 19 September. I have two references which say the ejector exhausts were fitted at the same time, with their first flight being on 19 September 1937. But a photo of the March crash (in one of those very same sources) shows clearly that the ejector exhausts were fitted back then. Does anybody know the detailed history of all this? In particular, when was the very first triple ejector exhaust actually fitted? Among other things I'm trying to match my model of K5054 to a specific time period.
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Hi again. my last job is very special for me, is a project that has taken me a long time, since I had eager to add in my private collection. this is the Supermarine type 300, the spitfire prototype, the base is the AIRFIX 1:48 spitfire MK.I, with much filling and paper sand work, no conversion kit, all are scracht work. does not have positioned canopy, since a friend this working a new vacform canopy. sorry for the bad pictures. best regards from spain
