If we are now taking the 1938-9 Spitfire pilot's notes literally (like Crumpp is) then we also need to replace the reflector sight with an iron sight, remove the bullet proof glass and at least 30 other modifications that were in the original notes that were simply out of date in 1940.
The pilot's notes were written using the 2nd production Mk1 (it went specifically to the RAF for this exact purpose)
Like it says in the front of the notes.
"Air Ministry Orders and Vol. II leaflets as issued may affect the subject matter from time to time. It should be understood that amendment lists are not always issued to bring the publication into line with orders or leaflets and it is for holders of this book to arrange the necessary link up.
When an order or leaflet contradicts any portion of this publication an amendment list will generally be issued, but when this is not done, the order or leaflet must be taken as the over-riding authority"
I'd like to see a scan of the amendment certificate in the front of this "June 1940" pilot's note book.
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