Stumped for information
Sept 1959 forced landing after engine failure (fuel selection problem) after Battle of Britain 'London' flypast and en route to Biggin.
Mega thread on another forum some years ago which even provided suitable diagram of MK 16 fuel system to explain the reason.
This had prompted the grounding of Merlin Fighters over London for years despite it not being an 'engine' issue. Aircraft now in San Diego aircraft museum complete with three stump marks on wing. Some post war MK 16 machines had an extra fuel tank and associated selector switch. Not all pilots were familiar with this set up.
Former cricket pitch now training ground for Millwall football club. Spitfires strictly PPR nowadays.
Pilot was VSO and became OC 11 group. Had fantastic war record including fighting the Japs trying to overrun jungle airstrips.