xwraith -> RE: Allied aircraft issues at 1943 start (1/31/2015 11:04:47 PM)
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Oddly enough, 430 FRXIV's were purpose built. From digging through my source (Spitfire: The History by Shacklady & Morgan) its not so much that they were purpose built, as they are FXIV and FXIVE that had cameras installed, and then experienced modifications over time. From the specification: "FR Mk XIV -- As for F Mk XIV except for -- cameras" "FR Mk XIVE -- As for FR Mk XIV except for -- .5" machine guns" From what I can see since these were all intended for low level work, hence why they retained their armament, and they were not fitted with the camera heating systems which would involve a more extensive conversion. Changes were added to the base type over time in stages: adding a bubble canopy, and then an extra 31 gallon fuel tank in the rear, clipped wings, and oblique cameras.
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