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[JtD]

I thought 1x500 was for b and c, but 2x250 only for c. B-Wing would not support the wing bomb racks. Am I right? Also, were the 2x250 used in service or was it just a short term trial?

[Hawker17]

Originally Posted by JtD

I thought 1x500 was for b and c, but 2x250 only for c. B-Wing would not support the wing bomb racks. Am I right? Also, were the 2x250 used in service or was it just a short term trial?

Yes, you are right. The 2 x 250 Vc combination was used intensively in Malta.

Quote:

European operations had taken precedence over those in the Middle and Far East theatres. The first overseas deployment of Spitfires as fighters took place on 7 March, when 15 tropicalised Mk Vs carrying 90-gallon slipper fuel tanks took off from the flight deck of HMS Eagle bound for Malta, 600 miles (960 km) away. Subsequent deliveries in the same manner turned the air battle for Malta in the RAF's favour. One aircraft suffered fuel-feed failure and became the first Spitfire without a hook to land on an aircraft carrier. By August, the Spitfire had entirely taken over the air defence of Malta. To relieve the aircraft carriers from their ferry role, Spitfire Mk VCs were fitted with an extra internal 29-gallon tank and an external jettisonable 170-gallon tank. Armament was reduced to two machine guns. In this form, the aircraft were able to fly the 1,100 miles (1,750 km) from Gibraltar to Malta, where the extra tanks were removed and the armament refitted. These flights commenced in October. Malta-based Spitfires of 126 Squadron were the first to carry two 250lb bombs, which they did during operations over Sicily.

[bf-110]

Talking of Malta,does a Malta map are in plans for SoW?
If not,it would be perfect for a italian campaign.

[AndyJWest]

does a Malta map are in plans for SoW?

SoW the series, or SoW:BoB the first instalment? As I understand it a Mediterranean sequel/upgrade/version is a likely follow-up, but BoB is what it says - the Battle of Britain - and any maps will reflect this. Exactly how big they will be hasn't been revealed, but I'd think stretching to Malta would be unlikely.

Apparently the likely SoW Mediterranean follow-up is one reason TD haven't been permitted to produce a proper Med map.

[JtD]

Thanks for the details, Hawker17!

[Xilon_x]

chronological list of all military operations.in the WORLD WAR 2.
chronological list of all military operations.

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_World_War_II_military_operations[/urlhttp://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lista_di_operazioni_militari_durante_la_seconda_gu erra_mondiale

[Xilon_x]

chronological list of all military operations.in the WORLD WAR 2.
chronological list of all military operations.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...ary_operations

http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lista_d...uerra_mondiale

[Xilon_x]

THIS IS TOTAL LIST OF WW2 SHIP:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_World_War_II_ships

you chose the important ship.

[LukeFF]

Originally Posted by Xilon_x

VERY IMPORTANT NAVY IN THE PACIFIC AREA.
THE FIRST BIG WAR SHIP IN THE WORLD.WW2

Would you mind not being so inconsiderate and posting such a huge image directly in this forum?