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Spitfire Mk. VIII and Mk. IX differences


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I admit that I don't know a lot about Spitfire marks, but I thought the only real differences between the Mk. VIII and IX is that the VIII had a more pointed rudder and retractable tail wheel. Is that right, or is there more to it? Any help is greatly appreciated!🍻

 

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Yes for the retractable tail wheel. Most VIII's had the pointed rudder, but so did any number of late IX's. The other visible point of recognition I'm aware of is the shorter span ailerons on the Mk. VIII: the span was reduced outboard of the hinge points, so the ailerons didn't go all the way to the wing tip section as did those of the Mk. IX.

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