I think it’s worth pointing out that the ground handling characteristics of Harvards have probably caused more accidents over the years than Spitfires have had on the ground. Similarily whilst the accident rate of two seater Spitfires might appear high – is it a factor of being used for conversion flying / flying more hours than single seaters ??

Hi , I think you will find that a high percentage of spitfires were lost in the war due to “ground handling characteristics ” & take offs & landings.

Steve.