Black 6 Thu 19th Apr update re Spit II

klem · #1 04-21-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Moggy

Is that in case the pilot fail to report using the boost klem?

As a 'tell tale' the ground crew would know it had been used. I'm fairly sure I have read of that being the case but I would have to trawl through about 20 autobiographies

This page
http://www.spitfireperformance.com/spit1vrs109e.html
refers to 'breaking the wire' but I can't put my hand on definitive data.

IvanK · #2 04-21-2012, 11:56 AM

Klem the "Gate" it would appear only came in to use with the SPIT II. The Throttle Quadrant on the MKI didn't have a Gate.

Camber thanks for reminding us of that thread and your summary. Great reading.

Moggy · #3 04-21-2012, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klem

As a 'tell tale' the ground crew would know it had been used. I'm fairly sure I have read of that being the case but I would have to trawl through about 20 autobiographies

This page
http://www.spitfireperformance.com/spit1vrs109e.html
refers to 'breaking the wire' but I can't put my hand on definitive data.

No need for that klem, it makes perfect sense what you're saying.