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Spitfire IX, XI Pilot's Notes: Operating Manual for Iconic WWII Fighter + Added Value Info Pack/ Download
The British Supermarine Spitfire was facing several challenges by mid-1942. The debut of the formidable Focke-Wulf Fw 190 in late 1941 had caused problems for RAF fighter squadrons flying the latest Spitfire Mk Vb.[2] Rolls-Royce engineers were already working on a new version of the Merlin incorporating a two-stage supercharger; the combination of the improved Merlin and the Spitfire Mk VC airframe in a "stop-gap" design allowed the RAF to combat the Fw 190 on equal terms. In a second stream of development Supermarine was working on an improved, reinforced, Spitfire airframe which incorporated several new features and was designed for the Merlin 60 and 70 series engines.[3] This new airframe later formed the basis for the Rolls-Royce Griffon powered Spitfires.
SPITFIRE IX, XI & XVI PILOT’S NOTES
CONTENTS
PART I - DESCRIPTIVE
INTRODUCTION
FUEL, OIL & COOLANT SYSTEMS
MAIN SERVICES
AIRCRAFT CONTROLS
ENGINE CONTROLS
OTHER CONTROLS
PART II - HANDLING
PART III - OPERATING DATA
PART IV - EMERGENCIES
PART V - ILLUSTRATIONS
Instrument Panel
Cockpit - port side
Cockpit - starboard side
Fuel system diagram
Note: Pictures in addition to the Cover picture are for listing and identification purposes only