Still it seems, that both versions were cut, since the adaptor plate would to be seen on these two drawings I´ve got.
Maybe there were also early and late Mk I and II panels.
Like some Mk I also had the ampmeter under the voltmeter and other items different than my plans are showing.
So even after my research work it´s not easy to make rules for “the” layout.
Post Mk II is easier, ´cause I have a collection of pictures showing Mk V and IX panels and my “rules” are easier to verify.
But as I mentioned, most of the changes on the panels came step by step.
Like the field generator switch and landing lights switch hole: During the production of Mk V it was deleted. So you´ll find Mk V panels with and without the cutouts.
Only few items changed together with the Mk version:
Mk II needed the coffmann starter handle. The engines of Mk V needed the booster coil switch, the double stage supercharger engines of the Mk IX introduced the supercharger panel.
Interesting exeption is the panel of the MK IX pilot notes. I figured out, that it would be a modified (early?) Mk V panel.
There´s still the landing lights switch hole and a gunsight switch.
Probably an early prototype.
Regards,
Herbert
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