Effect of boost control cutout prior to +12 psi boost modifications

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The Merlin XX played only a small part in the BofB, but it was approved for 12lb boost during emergencies in Nov 1940:


and, since 12lb boost was available during TO right from its introduction, any pilot, at his discretion could use 12lb boost at any time or any altitude where it was possible, and there was no physical lockouts in the cockpit engine management system to prevent a pilot from doing this.