| Place | Europe: Italy |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00712.051 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Johnson, Harold Reynolds |
| Place made | France: Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur, Cuers |
| Date made | c August - October 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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With its engine cowling removed, Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII MT687 of No. 451 Squadron RAAF ...
Description
With its engine cowling removed, Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII MT687 of No. 451 Squadron RAAF stands in front of a hangar at Cuers airfield, while its engine undergoes a test run. The aircraft's ailerons have been tilted downward as far as possible and a 44-gallon drum tied on each side of its fuselage at the back to prevent the aircraft's tail from lifting and its nose hitting the ground during the test.