Inaccurate performance data for BOB fighters in COD comparing to RL data

[NZtyphoon]

The only unit using the Mk II in combat from August - September was 611 Sqn based at Digby; the first significant action I can find in The Battle of Britain Then and Now Vol V was on 21st August when P7290, P7304, P7303, P7292 (P7305 damaged hitting a chock while landing) were damaged during combat against Do 17s of KG2: one Do 17 was shot down while two collided and crashed (pp.373, 591).

The next entry is for September 9 when P7320 force landed, out of fuel, then September 11 when P7298 was set light during combat and crashed, while P3721 was heavily damaged by an He 111 and crashed on landing category C2 (pp 441, 446). Other units to start equipping in September included 74, 266 and 603 Sqns, although there seemed to be some swapping around, and 421 Flight (later 91 Sqn).

[41Sqn_Banks]

http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/attachm...3&d=1332019557

Amended in Vol. I by A.L.31
and in P.N. by A.L./L

As we can see at the top of the page it has been amended. The version of the Pilot's Notes that don't mention 87 octane fuel is not amended, i.e. it contains the initial content from June/July 1940.

[NZtyphoon]

Originally Posted by 41Sqn_Banks

http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/attachm...3&d=1332019557

As we can see at the top of the page it has been amended.

And the testing for this was done in 1939; "...it being observed that the Merlin XII has been type tested and approved for 12½ lbs. boost take off conditions." (para 5)