Former Australian Prime Minister, W.M. HUGHES examines a Spitfire cannon during a visit to 1 Fighter Wing, RAAF, Darwin, NT. 1944-11-03.  Next to the aircraft is Squadron Leader E.P.W. BOCOCK, an RAF Spitfire pilot.

RAAF Spitfire cannon

Staghound early version,  under test at the Mechanisation Experimental Establishment at Monegeetta

Australian Staghound trials

Airmen of No. 451 Sqn RAAF in Cuers , Southern France, refuelling a Supermarine Spitfire IXC from a Bedford QL tanker truck.  Note the 105 gallon belly tank, of a type normally used by USAAF fighters.