Talk:Supermarine Spitfire operational history

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Because the Supermarine Spitfire page is getting over long and is missing some more essential information on its history and construction I have copied and pasted the entire section on its operational history to here. If the consensus is that this is a good move that section can then be taken out of the main page, leaving room for more about the aircraft in general.Minorhistorian (talk) 00:27, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

I would take out the speed and altitude records section and leave it in the main article. Doing a grand job with this. Nimbus227 (talk) 01:04, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

I see what you mean, but it is kind of relevant. Maybe get a second opinion? There's plenty of scope for this page which, right now is experimental.Minorhistorian (talk) 01:19, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Sure, I suppose it could be left in both articles, not sure if that is accepted practise though. Plenty of people will dive in to iron out any wrinkles. Operational history to me is military service, speed and altitude records relate directly to the aircraft in a technical way. It is more an 'embryo' page than experimental, it will turn into a great article with time. Gotta go, late o'clock here. Nimbus227 (talk) 01:29, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Contents 1 Photos of Spitfires from other countries. 2 Expansion of lead section 3 Kanelkrank and Schpitfeur 4 Image copyright problem with Image:BF-110s.jpg

[edit] Photos of Spitfires from other countries.

It would be good to have some photos of Spitfires used by other countries, if they are available. I have a reasonable selection stored on my computer, but I'm weary of using them until I can sort out the copyright.Minorhistorian (talk) 00:15, 8 February 2008 (UTC)om

[edit] Expansion of lead section

Can I suggest that the lead summary section is expanded now to more than two lines now most of the information has been added. I believe four paragraphs is the recommended maximum amount of lead text. Good work in here. Nimbus227 (talk) 23:39, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Lead extended, not quite four paragraphs. Howzatt looking?Minorhistorian (talk) 12:45, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Good stuff. Looking at the last sentence I wondered if 'overview' would be better than 'introduction'? Is there a list of Spitfire squadrons anywhere? Cheers Nimbus227 (talk) 16:15, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Agreed. The list of Spitfire Squadrons?...er...List of Supermarine Spitfire operators.Minorhistorian (talk) 22:57, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Kanelkrank and Schpitfeur

Kanelkrank is not a German word. "Channel sickness" would be translated "Kanalkrankheit". "Schpitfeur" is also not how a German would spell Spitfire, if anything that would be "Schpittfeier", but I'm pretty sure most German pilots were able to spell Spitfire just fine. How about a source for all these claims too?84.152.111.52 (talk) 14:40, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for that; I wasn't sure about the word for "Channel sickness" and I forgot to ask some German friends for a translation. That version was written in "The Hardest Day" by Dr Alfred Price. The phrase "Achtung Schpitfeur" is an old hackneyed phrase which could have come out of some of the old Commando comics of wa-ay back. From what I can gather this was something Sir Douglas Bader wrote; I prefer the version by Stephan Bungay in "The Most Dangerous Enemy"

The standard warning cry of 'Achtung, Indianer!' ('look out, bandits!') often became 'Achtung, Spitfire!' as approaching Hurricanes were spotted.

The text has been altered accordingly, as it has in Battle of Britain.Minorhistorian (talk) 03:28, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

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