Originally Posted by
megan
Read somewhere that the fighter chaps wished it had been fitted with the bomber control wheel, better able to put in some muscle for maneuvering and provide steadier control for gun aiming.
Like the P-38 Lightning.
After my very brief exposure to a two-seat Spitfire doing no more than 250 kts, I felt that the spade grip would be essential at higher speeds, since you would need two hands to roll it - the ailerons were very heavy.