Griffon Spitfire Trivia

[HawkerTempest5]

Some easy questions about "propper" Spitfires

Griffon Spitfire Trivia

Amongst the production Griffon Spits, what was unique about the MkXII?

How many front line squadrons operated the MkXII and which ones?

By wars end, how many mark XII

[ozzy72]

I wouldn't demean myself to discuss non-Merlin Spits Roger, these Griffon things are pretenders....
But I can answer most of the Q.s but I'll let others have a shot first

Mark

[Woodlouse2002]

Amongst the production Griffon Spits, what was unique about the MkXII?

Was it a pressurised cockpit for high altitude work?

How many front line squadrons operated the MkXII and which ones?

Dunno

By wars end, how many mark XII “Aces” were there?

This would be easier if you told us if they had scored all their kills in MkXII Spits.

What two types of German jet were shot down by Spitfire MkXIV’s?

Me262 and the Salamanda? Not sure about the second one. Would have to find out what jets were flying then.

On April 26 1945, two F Mk21’s achieved the types only notable combat success. What was it?

They shot something down?

What major modification was introduced on the Mk21?

Five or seven bladed prop?

On February 5 1952, Flt. Lt. Ted Powers attained a new altitude record for a Spitfire.
1: How high?
2: What type of Spitfire?

1: 52,000feet (guess)
2: My first though was a Spitfire MkVII high altitude version.

Had it gone into production, what would have been the main roll of the F Mk23?

Photo reconnisance.

How many types of Spitfire served in the Korean War?

Seven. Maybe...

What was the main difference between the Seafire FR46 and the FR47?

Again, the prop? Either that or an upgraded engine.

[Felix/FFDS]

Some easy questions about "propper" Spitfires

Griffon Spitfire Trivia

Amongst the production Griffon Spits, what was unique about the MkXII?

CLipped wings?

How many front line squadrons operated the MkXII and which ones?

Two - 41 and 91

[quote]By wars end, how many mark XII

[HawkerTempest5]

Sorry Woody, none right Apart from the 262. And MkXII ACE means scored five or more kills flying MK XII's.
Pippin got quite a few but I'll hang on a day or so before posting all the answers.

[Wing Nut]

I did?  Damn I'm good...  ;)

[Felix/FFDS]

[quote]I did?

[Wing Nut]

If I were you, I would wait until you see my hairline before making that claim.

[HawkerTempest5]

Oops, sorry Felix I reckon Ozzy and Pippin are scared of this challenge

[Wing Nut]

Oops, sorry Felix I reckon Ozzy and Pippin are scared of this challenge

Mark thinks he's too good for us lowlifes that dare to bastardize our Spitfires by installing Griffin Engines and bubble canopies.

[Felix/FFDS]

[quote]

Mark thinks he's too good for us lowlifes that dare to bastardize our Spitfires by installing Griffin Engines and bubble canopies.

[Woodlouse2002]

And for others to realise they don't know squat!

[ozzy72]

Okay well just to prove that inspite of my bias I do know a little about these pretenders-to-the-crown, the MkXII was the only Griffon engined Spit with a single stage supercharger!
41 Sqn were the first to receive Mk XIIs, then 91 Sqn, a few turned up with 595 Sqn as well.
The major modification to the 21 was her wings. A new design, which had to accomodate longer U/C as well as bigger (5% if I remember correctly) ailerons, based on the piano hinge system and needing weight-tabs to balance them. This was the first ever change in wing shape for a Spit. And because of the taller U/C I believe she was the first to take the bigger (11ft diameter?) 5 bladed rotol prop. Did the XII have the extended wingtips as well Roger?
As for the ace, well that is EASY!!! Ray Harries was the only pilot to become an ace on the Spitfire XII with 9 kills, and was the top-scoring Welsh ace with 16.5 kills total.

Ozzy

[Wing Nut]

Long live the King!  ;D

[ozzy72]

I am Ozzy, king-of-kings. Look upon my screenshots ye pilots and despair (not quite the original text, but I think mine has a little more oompf)