Jump to content

Restored Spitfire F.21 LA198


John

Recommended Posts

Thanks, John, it's interesting to see how, in the first picture, it matches LA255, 1 Squadron's 21, with the small "fill-in," on the fin, which, on removal, allowed the broad-chord rudder, plus a deeper horn, to be fitted if contra-props were used. Haven't been able to find out, yet, if it was a production item, or added after 21s were returned to standard engine/prop combinations. I can't find any indication that LA198 ever had contra-props, so it looks as though John Adams' theory (that the "fill-in" was always there, from construction) could be correct.

Edgar

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...