Spitfire Resources

[dnr]

Gents,

I like flying sims, but I like history too, so for any of you that actually care to research the correct operating procedures from someone who strapped on a Spitfire, or who wants to ensure that they have the right Mark of Spitfire assigned to the correct wartime Squadron that is operating out of the their real RAF Station and using an authentic squadron call sign, then here's a start at setting up a Spitfire resources string. I've posted URL links along with plain text versions of the http address in case the links don't work.

First installments:

1. List of Spitfire Squadrons and assigned serial numbers including data on production: http://www.spitfires.ukf.net/squadrons.htm
2. RAF Fighter Command Order of Battle 1940 during the Battle of Britain. Wikipedia site includes Fighter Groups, Sector stations and satellite airfields, bases, squadrons, aircraft type, squadron codes, squadron call signs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Fig...of_Battle_1940
3. Supermarine Spitfire Takeoff and Landing Guide (after weeks of going nose over on my landings, this was the first resource I could find that explained the mysteries of landing a spit (and they all worked). I would just ask the CLoD developers to program all of the start up steps in the next patch. Can't wait to pump the primer.
http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/arc...p?t-72714.html
4. Pilot's Manual for Supermarine Spitfire iia and iib. This is a great resource and contains useful information about engine management and flight systems operation.
http://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/Im...pit2Manual.pdf
5. A chronology of the Battle of Britain. I've started work in mission builder to re-create the engagements of 54 Sqn (C/S RABBIT) flying out of Manston.
http://www.battleofbritain1940.net/0021.html

Being Canadian I'd love to focus my efforts on 1 RCAF Sqn, but the poor colonials only ever got to fly the Hurrican so if you want Spitfires my boy, gotta go RAF. Feel free to add more as you find them. Good hunting!!

[ivo]

Thank dnr

[badfinger]

Originally Posted by dnr

Gents,

I like flying sims, but I like history too, so for any of you that actually care to research the correct operating procedures from someone who strapped on a Spitfire, or who wants to ensure that they have the right Mark of Spitfire assigned to the correct wartime Squadron that is operating out of the their real RAF Station and using an authentic squadron call sign, then here's a start at setting up a Spitfire resources string. I've posted URL links along with plain text versions of the http address in case the links don't work.

First installments:

1. List of Spitfire Squadrons and assigned serial numbers including data on production: http://www.spitfires.ukf.net/squadrons.htm
2. RAF Fighter Command Order of Battle 1940 during the Battle of Britain. Wikipedia site includes Fighter Groups, Sector stations and satellite airfields, bases, squadrons, aircraft type, squadron codes, squadron call signs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Fig...of_Battle_1940
3. Supermarine Spitfire Takeoff and Landing Guide (after weeks of going nose over on my landings, this was the first resource I could find that explained the mysteries of landing a spit (and they all worked). I would just ask the CLoD developers to program all of the start up steps in the next patch. Can't wait to pump the primer.
http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/arc...p?t-72714.html
4. Pilot's Manual for Supermarine Spitfire iia and iib. This is a great resource and contains useful information about engine management and flight systems operation.
http://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/Im...pit2Manual.pdf
5. A chronology of the Battle of Britain. I've started work in mission builder to re-create the engagements of 54 Sqn (C/S RABBIT) flying out of Manston.
http://www.battleofbritain1940.net/0021.html

Being Canadian I'd love to focus my efforts on 1 RCAF Sqn, but the poor colonials only ever got to fly the Hurrican so if you want Spitfires my boy, gotta go RAF. Feel free to add more as you find them. Good hunting!!

dnr,

The Spitfire pilot's manual is a "Secured" pdf file. Can it be unsecured so that it can be printed?

Thanks,

binky9

[dnr]

Binki9,

Hey I was just in Tx back in August and got a taste of 140 degree heat while in Dallas. Don't get that up here in the great white north (actually it's pretty green most of the time). I'll try to print the pilot manual and get back to you, I just saved it to my desktop for easy access.

Try this link. www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/Images/spit/Spit2Manual.pdf

[dnr]

It appears that the author locked this one up tight. Could not print it but still a great resource to have on your computer.

[badfinger]

dnr,

I did same thing as you, put it on my desktop.

Thanks for trying,

binky9

[dnr]

Good summary on the topic of gun convergence. the key here is to understand the inherent dispersal pattern of any one MG, then multiply that by the number of guns and you can see where getting the proper range setting for both horizontal and virtical convergence is critical. Nice bit on percentages.
http://www.slowcat.de/slowcats1/AHTC/Convergence.pdf
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[dnr]

For those who are interested in prefecting their air to air gunnery skills using the Spitfire with the reflector gunsight, the link below will take you to a very good explaination of the gunsight, how it works and how to use it. This may be a repeat for some as I'm sure it can be found elsewhere in this forum, but for those particularily interested in Spitfire resources, I'll add it again. The Tides of War/Cliffs of Dover post below includes a summary of the typical wingspans of all your favorite playmates. The website is ToW Forums> by Air> IL2:Cliffs of Dover> No. 616 Squadron> 616 - Dispersal Hut at the following link:
http://forum.tidesofwar.net/index.ph...ht-adjustment/
I did some simple math, being Christmas leave what else would I be doing?
Set your gun convergence according to your preference (remember to convert the convergence setting which is in meters, to yards to match the gun sight). If you set your gun convergence to 100 yards (x .9144 = 91.44 meters), then considering that the British .303 Mk VII at 174 grains with a muzzle velocity of 2,440 FPS takes .12 seconds to travel that distance, your application of lead in a turning fight where airspeeds drop to about 250 MPH, a Bf 109 with a length of 29' 4" and wingspan of 32' 6' will travel about 44' in .12 seconds. So your lead should be about 1.5 x lengths at that speed. Then consider angles of attack (to compensate for ballistic drop), rates of closure or separation and you should be on target with some practice.

[winny]

I'm feeling christmassy so here.. For those who don't already have this.

Spitfire MkII A/B Manual (scan of original)

Never tried to print it but with some scissors and staples...

[bolox]

spit production summary
http://www.spitfires.ukf.net/production.htm

(hurri also
http://www.k5083.mistral.co.uk/APS.HTM )