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Originally Posted by Martin Bull
An additional factor for the P-51 ( particularly the 'D' variant ) was that it was relatively easy to fly ; certainly easier than the Spitfire. Relatively novice pilots could get on with the business of fighting other aircraft without having to pay undue attention to actually flying - this was not the case with the Spitfire.
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Actually it would depend on what mark of Spitfire you flew
From the Mk I to the Mk 9 I would disagree totally, every account I've ever read states that the Spitfire was a dream to fly, and had no vices in these marks.
However the Marks XIV and above were, due to the far greater power from the engine, did require some care.