If I understand you correctly you are discussing the mechanical method of overriding the boost cutout on the Spitfire MkI. (When and where you would use +12lbs boost is going to be a choice of the pilot whether it be takeoff, combat or just extra performance).
Regarding the mechanics, does this help?
The June 1940 Spitfire Pilots Notes state:
Boost Cut_out EMERGENCY control:
36. If it is desired in an emergency to override the automatic boost control, this control can be cut-out by pushing forward the small red-painted lever (17) at the forward end of the throttle quadrant. The lever is sealed against use.
It does not mention a 'gate'. I believe the 'seal' was a thin wire which would be broken when the boost override was operated.
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