This Spitfire was adapted to carry beer to France for the comfort of British troops serving in Normandy after D-Day:
Here's a close-up of the unusual jettison tanks:
The load was reportedly known as the Model XXX Depth Charge. Very witty.
Details of the aircraft and the reason for its modification can be read at Zythophile, here.
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
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