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

[Kurfürst]

Originally Posted by lane

Here's a 602 Squadron Spitfire at Drem. Note the black & white undersides and the 100 octane label stenciled in white. This photo was taken during a press day, probably late February or March 1940.

Quite an unlikely date given that it seems the aircraft on the picture has armored glass and no Spitfires had any armor fitted until about June 1940.

[Robo.]

Originally Posted by Kurfürst

Quite an unlikely date given that it seems the aircraft on the picture has armored glass and no Spitfires had any armor fitted until about June 1940.

Improved windshields were fitted regardles of the rest of the armor before June 1940.

[Kurfürst]

Originally Posted by Robo.

Improved windshields were fitted regardles of the rest of the armor before June 1940.

Hmm - possisble. I would need to check but the May 1940 papers I have (reporting armoring on Hurricane's, but mentioning that no Spitfire have been fitted with armor yet) do seem be in conflict. Perhaps 'improved windshields' were not considered as 'armor' only steel plates?

Out of curiousity, what is your source for armored windshields?

[NZtyphoon]

Originally Posted by Kurfürst

Quite an unlikely date given that it seems the aircraft on the picture has armored glass and no Spitfires had any armor fitted until about June 1940.

Completely wrong; armoured glass was fitted starting September 1939, as was the extra sheet of alloy over the fuel tank, both of which are clear in the photo.