(Not so) Simple Spitfire Question ?

But what do i know. :rolleyes:

Usually more than you let on! 😀

Cheers Daz

I think it’s a collaboration that’s been in the works for some time….

Being thick now,but is Mark 12 really going to write a book? and if so any ideas when.

Er….. from what i have been told 915 has its wings off for insp as well.

But what do i know. :rolleyes:

You may well be right, but it did have an extensive rebuild at BAe in the 80’s – mind you that’s still getting on for 30 years ago!

Bruce

Any ‘new’ ones likely to fly again this year?

Hi all, I can think of 12 or 13 more spits that will possably be in the air in 5yrs time pushing the number past 60 !!

Steve

SL633? Underwent engine runs recently at DX.

Any ‘new’ ones likely to fly again this year?

Good point Bruce.

Er….. from what i have been told 915 has its wings off for insp as well.

But what do i know. :rolleyes:

Just a question of definition.

I feel an airworthy Spitfire is a Spitfire that you may fly within a reasonable amount of time from when you’ve planned it. Got a flat tire? Sure, but it’s still airworthy.

Any Spitfires being in or around the zone of being able to fly on short notice (and let’s leave the paperwork out of it) is in my opinion an airworthy Spitfire.

Dear me…

This thread is evoking some real drama. I would suggest that an airworthy aircraft is one that is fully serviceable and capable of leaving a runway under its own means, regardless of it’s paperwork status. For example it takes off, pilot bashes it about a bit, lands hard and and bursts a tyre, the aircraft is unserviceable. Therfore not airworthy. Similar to a car with an MoT and a burst tyre.

During this time of year in the UK, I would suggest a whole lot less than the aforementioned 40-something are airworthy or flight ready.

C6

Cracking pics in that – it’s almost pornographic!

Don’t say that. My wife already thinks I have a fishy relationship with Spitfires 😀

Funnily enough, regarding the Biltema Spits, I can see the Aircraft Illustrated article on them (and the Mustang) from where I’m sitting. Cracking pics in that – it’s almost pornographic! :diablo:

Thanks for that – does this apply to both Biltema Spitfires?

Afraid not 😀

The first one they bought is meant for the Swedish branch. So Sweden would be correct in her case.

Mark V

Check your email

Regards,

John

Sounds like a plan to me…

OK – your in!

It’s about time that “book” is published. A week after publishing it will be out of date anyway, so better publish it now.:cool:

Cees

True – but then I am happily still dipping in to ‘Spitfire Survivors 2’ – and thats 24 years old now!! 😮

Sounds like a plan to me…

It’s about time that “book” is published. A week after publishing it will be out of date anyway, so better publish it now.:cool:

Cees

I think a good parameter for a current list of flyers would be to pick a point at the end of the last show season and any spits flying then to be included, also any on annuals or majors as these will be returning to the skys this year , hopefully !! maybe this could sort things out ? Or just confuse it more !!

Steve

Good idea Steve – along those lines maybe a website that has a chart/diagram with every Spitfire that has flown in the last ten years (OK thats a bit arbitary but a good round number to start with) and next to it its current status (A/W, Resting, Under Repair, Stored etc). Each one can have a link to pictures and a brief history. A committee of keen forumites (you know who you are John and daz) could maintain it – under the watchful eye of Mark 12 of course, and keep it up to date. This would not rival any Spitfire Survivor sites as it would be limited to the flyers only (you OK with that G-ORDY?).

That was rebuilt by BAe, and doesnt have the same issues.

Bruce

Good point Bruce.