SPITFIRE Mk VC GUNNERY PRACTICE

The Spitfire Mk V came into service in
March 1941 as an improvement over the
Battle of Britian veteran, the Mk I.  The
Mk V was a major version of the Spitfire,
as 6,479 were built, and was powered by a
1,450 hp Merlin engine.  The "C"
designation meant that the "universal" C
wing was used, which could house either 8
x .303 Browning machineguns (300 rpg), 4
x Hispano 20mm cannon, or 2 cannon and 4
machineguns.  It could carry a droptank
if necessary.  SPECS: Top speed 374 mph
at 13,000 feet, 332 mph at sea level,
ceiling 35,500 feet, range 470 miles.  It
was hard to distinguish from the Mk IX,
which came into service in 1942.

            YOUR MISSION

On patrol, you encounter three different
pairs of fighters.  The enemy planes will
not evade your attack, but you'll have
plenty of opportunities for deflection
shooting.  To be accurate in a deflection
shot, you must lead your target so that
your bullets intercept its line of flight.

Your Spitfire V cannot be damaged and has
unlimited ammunition.

Your mission will not end automatically.
You must choose to quit.  Please see
your reference guide for instruction
on how to quit, as well as information
on other controls.
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