I’m sure this will be answered in a matter of seconds by one of the Spitfire gurus but on some PR Mk XIX there is an air intake just below the exhausts on the port side, however I cannot find anything to indicate if this is present or absent on the reverse side.
By: TonyT - 27th July 2011 at 12:28
Don’t forget the main eng air intake slopes on it unlike the other versions and no gap between the spinner and cowls.
By: DaveF68 - 27th July 2011 at 11:53
Not present on the first few aircraft which were not pressurised
By: inkworm - 27th July 2011 at 11:06
Knew I could rely on a swift and accurate reply. Thanks Mark and Cabbage, can send the artwork off now.:D
By: cabbage - 27th July 2011 at 09:38
PR Mk XIX intake
I’m sure this will be answered in a matter of seconds by one of the Spitfire gurus but on some PR Mk XIX there is an air intake just below the exhausts on the port side, however I cannot find anything to indicate if this is present or absent on the reverse side.
I believe this intake was only on the one side. I think it was the intake for the cockpit pressurisation system.
Regards, Cabbage
By: Mark12 - 27th July 2011 at 09:35
I’m sure this will be answered in a matter of seconds by one of the Spitfire gurus but on some PR Mk XIX there is an air intake just below the exhausts on the port side, however I cannot find anything to indicate if this is present or absent on the reverse side.
Intake for cabin pressure blower. Port side only
Mark
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July 27, 2011 at 9:05 am