The proposed new design was called the Mk 21, which at first displayed poor flight qualities that damaged the excellent Spitfire reputation. The wings were redesigned with a new structure and …

Mar 12, 2007 · The Spitfire Mk 21 was the last fighter variant of the aircraft to see service during the Second World War. Work on a new wing for the Spitfire started in February 1942, and resulted in the …

First becoming operational in January 1945 with 91 Squadron RAF, the Supermarine Spitfire F.Mk 21 was powered by the Rolls Royce Griffin engine. With the end of the war, construction contracts were …

Spitfire Performance Testing, wartime flight trials and reports of Spitfire aircraft. Spitfire Mk 21 data.

The RAF received its first Spitfire 21s in August 1944, but operational clearance was not granted until March 1945 due to prolonged development and handling issues. Handling problems, especially …

Sep 16, 2012 · The Spitfire is probably one of the most-modeled kits in 1/72 or any other scale, for that matter. It was used in many different modifications and variations, and a few are still flying today.