Sorry GB, but don’t understand how that tuft placement would help investigation of gas flow into the engine bay. Having now had the sense to blow up the image, I see it had an exhaust shroud fitted – my belief is that they were just checking for airflow from a modified exhaust shroud. Understandable given the design of the exhaust stubs and the original shroud. This shroud would have also had benefits in reducing visibility at night.

I love your statement: ‘flutter was understood’. I think I have a ref to flutter in a 1912 book in my collection. The basic ‘mechancs’ of flutter are understood, but flutter is never fully understood….it is like a chameleon (specific to the application)…it still catches people out…..it still needs some odd fixes….

And regarding chase planes…..A&AEE would (and continues to) use a multitude of aircraft types (whatever is available) for photochase….not just a Hampden.

yep the forum is a funny place!

The top question I get asked, either at the museum, displaying at a show, or in an aviation environment is about the Burma Spits too TO!!! There really are a lot of people who believe there are enuff for all of us and that just kick the tyres and put some gas in!!!
Back to subject, the frame 5/6/7 section with wing stubs looks very nice

Here is one fitted!

Nice item. Yours has been restored…the bowl is shiny grey blue.

Sad they did not ask. I am sure most enthusiasts would let them use their phots for free with suitable credits.

It is 100% Hurricane.

Adrian, not sure if I sent stick pic of not….will dig one out inbetween mince pies!!

Up to now words were beyond me. Thanx for posting of this moving film and the story of name behind the face. What a real life hero – in peace and war time.

i used to a FW heavy and FJ so wont hold it against you!!!