The quest to fly higher, faster and further as a spy in the sky. Spitfire PR.IX PR.X and PR.XI

This video describes a little known but important chapter in the history of the Spitfire: the Merlin-engine Mk IX, X and XI Photo Reconnaissance variants The Mk.IX, with only 15 made, was used to record the famous "Dambusters" raid. New information from a viewer. "At 2:09 minutes the photo include my father, Flight Lieutenant Ronald Charlie Gardner, DFC. He’s on the left, sitting on the wing, smiling at the camera!" 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Faster and Higher 02:26 PR for the Dambuster’s Raid 06:14 New Engine 10:37 Fuel system 13:38 “Universal” Camera Set 18:05 Cockpit and Camera Controls