Merlin XII engine with the same three exhaust stubs per side.
Three-blade constant-speed propeller.
Improved armour plus a bulletproof screen.
Still that pure early-war Spitfire.
Original URL: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRxZpNfDs6K8 Original TITLE: DAY 2/24 - SPITFIRE Mk II Welcome back to the Spitfire ... Original CONTENT: Merlin XII with the same 3 exhaust stubs per side - 3-blade constant-speed propeller - Improved armour + bulletproof screen - Still that pure early-war Spitfire ...
Author summary: The Spitfire Mk II retains classic features (Merlin XII, three exhaust stubs, fixed three-blade prop, improved armor) while signaling early-war design refinements.