Learned this evening that Seafire VP 441 has arrived safely at her new home in Montana. I understand the flight went very well, and that Nelson will spend a few days with the new owner before coming home.
Congratulations to all involved, on both sides of the Atlantic, for an outstanding accomplishment.
I also believe that comments from members of this forum may help secure some display dates for this wonderful aircraft this season (keep your fingers crossed, boys).
By: dumaresqc - 26th May 2004 at 17:27
No, I don’t believe that Hamilton still has their show. Peter, you out there to confirm that?
But their Firefly does still make a few appearances. Maybe the London Airshow would work (London Ontario that is).
What about Genoseo? Only a short flight from Hamilton.
Having a flypast of Fleet Air Arm aircraft would certainly be pretty special, especially if a Sea Fury was included (in proper paint job of course, as opposed to Reno racing colours!)
A note on the WIX board yesterday seemed to suggest though that the Seafire might not be on show much. Any truth to that, or will some of us get a chance to see her from time to time?
Charles
By: JDK - 26th May 2004 at 09:28
Does Hamilton still have an airshow?
Not as far as I know. Anyone else?
By: JDK - 26th May 2004 at 09:20
“Bring her to Oshkosh, please”, is what MarkV meant, I think.
Seconded.
Hamilton, Ontario? Alongside a certain Firefly?
By: Mark V - 26th May 2004 at 08:47
Bring her to Oshkosh please!!!!!!
By: Manonthefence - 26th May 2004 at 07:40
Thats great news. Its wonderful that people are preparred to invest their time and money in restoring these aircraft. Its even better when they let them get out and about.
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