"M. J. Powell" wrote in message
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| In message , zxcv
| writes
| Anybody know where I can get data on the comparative cost of American WW2
| aircraft (during the war), especially P-38, P-51, F4U, F6F, P-40, B-17?
| Similar data for British planes would also be appreciated.
|
| Spitfire - 5000 GBP
|
| Mike
| --
| M.J.Powell



5,000 pounds Sterling was the nominal price used by Beaverbrook's Spitfire
fund, to give the punters a reasonable target to aim for.


Needless to say, the price of a Mk II in 1940 would be different to a Mk XVI
in 1945, but another 'spares list' price in 1940 can be found here ....



http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/melting...s/Spitcost.htm





Cheers


Dave Kearton