Stability and Control characteristics of the Early Mark Spitfires

[Sandstone]

Originally Posted by Crumpp

Right and has nothing to do with piles of bent wings at the repair depots during the Battle of Britain.

Crumpp, I've never heard of piles of bent wings during the BoB as a result of either pitch sensitivity or instability. It sounds quite extraordinary. Can you supply some references?

[IvanK]

From "Aerobatics Principles and Practice" by David Robson, ex Fighter Pilot,Miltary test pilot (ETPS graduate.)