Spit IIa is now so much more inferior to the 109

[Seadog]

Originally Posted by Crumpp

So the argument that the airworthiness limitations were free to be violated because the RAF says to balance risk only works when it fits an agenda?

We know your agenda.

The RAF's agenda was to provide the pilot with the best possible performance in high risk combat situations. The RAF didn't want to provide the pilot with an engine self destruct switch, which is what would happen if the boost override was used with 87 octane fuel.