Close-up of "White and Night" underside colors for rapid Friendly-versus-Foe identification, used between late-1938 to summer-1940 (RAF officially adopted this pattern from 27 April 1939 to 6 June 1940). After June 1940, official underside camouflage was SKY (shade of greenish-grey color), but it took several months for all aircrafts to be repainted to this new standard due to continuous combat.

Among WW2 veterans and enthusiasts, there is constant debate between the design supremacy of Spitfire versus German Messerschmidt Bf-109E fighters (specifically the Emily-model) during aerial battles of 1940. Objective analysis is that both planes possess relative equal performance between 13,000 to 20,000 feet, although the Bf-109E does alittle more speed. Nevertheless, primary determinate is pilot experience, agility with his machine, and combat instincts.

Rollover : Close-up of underside pattern, since RAF roundels overlaid the ammunition ejection chute, had to puncture the decal with a hobby knife and placed a tiny drop of liquid cement top wrap it around the opening. Pastel tan streak marks mimic machine gun exhaust.

Inset : Lower wing insignia of Yellow (thin)-Blue-White-Red roundel is RAF Type A1 variant. This was a rare modification of Type A1 roundel, usually found in 1940 operations during Battle of France and Battle of Britain. Yellow roundel outlining generally reserved for fuselage insignia. RAF Roundels 1939 - 1945 - www.homepages.mcb.net/bones/01UKAV/roundels/RAF_ROUNDELS.htm