How do you blow the canopy

[Doc_uk]

Not quiet blow, but force it open.
Had my spit engine shot to bits, earlyer and as i was heading towards the sea, i try,d to open my canopy, but it would not open, anyways i ended up upside down in the sea it wasnt a pleasant way to go......
so how do you, or can you force it open?
regards
Doc

Also can you put engine fires out, by going into a steep dive?

[Blakduk]

As far as i can tell, you have to 'Open canopy' (with a key that you've mapped), then press control-E.
I think the early marks of Spitfires and Hurricanes didn't have a quick release mechanism on the hood so you can't jettison it.

[Pyrres]

Try CTRL+J. It´s default for jettison canopy.

[whoarmongar]

Blakduk is correct

The spit doesnt have jetison canopy
You must open canopy
then jump out
so its press "O" then press "CTL-E"
pressing CTL-J will leave you helplessly clawing at your canopy with a mounting sense of panic as you hurtle towards the ground in your burning wreck.

But dont forget to unplug your radio chord ALT-SHIFT-R before jumping or you will stay attached to your falling aircraft even afer jumping unable to open your chute.
Nah, not really, only joking.

[Doc_uk]

Did any of you read what i said? i tryd to open it
ive got the open canopy setup on my warthog stick, but like i said it wouldnt open could it be damaged? from all the gunfire i toke?

[Pyrres]

Originally Posted by Doc_uk

Did any of you read what i said? i tryd to open it
ive got the open canopy setup on my warthog stick, but like i said it wouldnt open could it be damaged? from all the gunfire i toke?

Could be damage or G-effects.

[LT.INSTG8R]

I have just been pressing Cntrl+Space(default key) works fine in both allied and axis planes for me so far. I believe it is Toggle Cockpit