Cryhavoc101
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In July 1940 it was possible for a PR Type F variant of a MkII Spit to take off from East Anglia take some Nice Photos of the Reichstag in Berlin and return - a journey of just over 1000 Miles
What is the maximum distance or Ferry range that a Purpose built long range Spitfire Mk VB could realistically reach in April 1941
By Utilising the 'optional' 29 Imp Gal Fuel tank behind the pilot and a 90 Gal Slipper tank to add onto the Spitfires already 85 imp Gal internal fuel supply as well as an increased Oil reservoir plus removing all or most of its weapons (having them transported in a larger Aircraft or sent ahead by Fast Ship/Submarine) what sort of range would it have?
Could it have self deployed from Gibraltar to Malta (1100 Miles) and then on to Alex (975 Miles)? Without having to use Carriers for Club runs!
Or maybe cross Central Africa to Alex and then from Alex to Malta that way?
Once in Malta and re-armed the Slipper tank could be removed and the rear tank aired out (Im assuming that it would be impractical to remove it).
What is the maximum distance or Ferry range that a Purpose built long range Spitfire Mk VB could realistically reach in April 1941
By Utilising the 'optional' 29 Imp Gal Fuel tank behind the pilot and a 90 Gal Slipper tank to add onto the Spitfires already 85 imp Gal internal fuel supply as well as an increased Oil reservoir plus removing all or most of its weapons (having them transported in a larger Aircraft or sent ahead by Fast Ship/Submarine) what sort of range would it have?
Could it have self deployed from Gibraltar to Malta (1100 Miles) and then on to Alex (975 Miles)? Without having to use Carriers for Club runs!
Or maybe cross Central Africa to Alex and then from Alex to Malta that way?
Once in Malta and re-armed the Slipper tank could be removed and the rear tank aired out (Im assuming that it would be impractical to remove it).