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Originally Posted by Glider
Given that, my view is that 100 Octane wasn't mentioned after May 1940 because it was standard issue.
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I agree at least as far as Hurricanes are concerned, as the policy was to convert Hurricanes first, Spitfires later. In May, Spitfires had at least been partially converted, meaning Hurricanes had to be complete. Necessary modifications were started in late 1939, so it adds up.