Ignore the Seafire Mk II as it acquired the sharkmouth after Operation Torch (North Africa) but in time for Operation Avalanche (Italy). Instead, my entry will be Chappie. On the right of the photo is the Airfix Mk VB so I need to decide whether to correct the fuselage on the Special Hobby kit or convert the Airfix kit to a Mk. VC.
I learned quite a bit while doing research and asking questions. There are no such things as A/B/C/E wings. The letter refers to the armament package only.
A = 8 .303 guns in specific wing
B = 20mm Hispano cannon and .303 guns in specific wing
C = 4 20mm Hispano cannon possible with .303 guns in a new Universal wing installed in all Mk. V and others
E = 2 20mm Hispano cannon outboard with .50 guns inboard and .303 guns also in the Universal wing.
While the C armament was to allow for four cannon, only two were usually used as the outer two suffered from cooling issues and therefore not practical. Not mentioned (as used in service) but the Universal wing also allowed for all .303 guns to be mounted.
Which marking set to do?
I already have a decal sheet with this marking in both 72nd and 48th:
I just bought a sheet for this one:
No sheet for for this one as I'm missing so much information:
I've done work on both brands, need to decide which to keep moving on with...
Regards,