1. Mark I or Mark III?
AV ROE says it's a III, ADF Serials says it's a I. I'd go with the manufacturer's data so Mark III.
2. Top turret or no top turret?
Yes and no, at first without but later fitted with one.
Without a turret: ADF-Serials Image Gallery
With a turret: Hopton gallery
Ok, it's just barely visible behind the wing but here's a confirmation:
Q for Queenie, ED930
3. Spinner colour, silver or something else?
It might be silver, but it could also be the same light blue as in the SEAC roundels. Look at the Hopton and AV ROE pictures, the spinners are suspiciously similar shade as the roundel insides. This guy has gone silver (with blue and white roundels) in 1/48 scale: "The Australian Queenie" but I think I'll use the light blue. Even if I knew the original photo film brand and possible filters, it's almost impossible to say for sure.
So, what's wrong with this profile?
A: belly radar, fuselage windows, serial and fuselage roundel placement. Possibly spinner colour also. Besides, during the bond purchasing tour the Queenie was still in camouflage.
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