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„Speed Testing“

from the gallery of jason green
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A clipped wing spitfire out on an early morning speed and maneuverability test run - Starting with the Mk V some Spitfires had their rounded wingtips replaced by shorter, squared-off fairings to improve low-altitude performance and enhance the roll rate. These are sometimes referred to as "L.F" versions, e.g. L.F. Mk. VB: this designation referred to the low-altitude versions of the Rolls-Royce Merlin with the "cropped" supercharger impellers (known as Merlin 45M, 50M or 55M). While many "L.F" S

Picture ID: c338439
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Colin Metcalf liked this artwork 2013-10-31 22:09:47 UTC
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