Have you guys been following the thread on my NZ forum about Brendon Deere’s beautiful Spitfire restoration? It is currently at RNZAF Base Ohakea getting final attention before making a return to the air. Brendon has been sending us regular photo updates, and today’s sees it outdoors with fuel in its tanks for the first time since 1956!
See here (page 3) for latest photos
http://rnzaf.proboards43.com/index.cgi?board=Airshows&action=display&thread=8445&page=3
By: duxfordhawk - 1st March 2009 at 21:24
Please do not apologise, She looks great and your photo’s are absolutely brilliant. Thanks for posting them.
By: GliderSpit - 1st March 2009 at 18:48
Looks better than new.
By: DCK - 1st March 2009 at 18:42
Fantastic stuff, thanks for posting!
By: DazDaMan - 1st March 2009 at 18:42
Don’t be sorry! She looks brilliant! 🙂
By: Zac Yates - 1st March 2009 at 18:26
Latest PV270 pics
They are indeed protectors, customised even!
Brendon invited me over for a look-see yesterday, how could I refuse? 😀 He also gave me the go-ahead to post any pics the forumites may wish to see, so enjoy! I’m sorry for the large amount of pics, but these are the select few of the 150 or so I took that I felt were good enough to post.
I was left speechless, this honey is so original and accurate, it really is a true testament to Greg and the ITL team’s workmanship. This is a seriously good restoration. Even the reflector gunsight – not fitted here – is in full working order.
Engine runs in the coming week, and, barring any serious issues, flight VERY soon after dependent on pilot availability and weather. WOO!
Debut still planned for Classic Fighters at Omaka, Blenheim, over Easter April 10-12.
By: RAFRochford - 27th February 2009 at 13:42
Great to see another spit returning to the air. You just can’t have too many.
…Especially in “Al” Deere’s marking! So pleased to see these colours on a Spit at long last…well overdue! Now, when can we see an early Spit in the colours of “Kiwi”…
Regards;
Steve
By: Mondariz - 27th February 2009 at 13:29
Great to see another spit returning to the air. You just can’t have too many.
By: DazDaMan - 27th February 2009 at 12:42
She’s looking good. I believe the proposed FF date is April sometime?
By: Cees Broere - 27th February 2009 at 12:36
Looks like it’s wearing “protection”
Cheers
Cees
By: Mark12 - 27th February 2009 at 12:35
A very strange looking propeller there, unless it is wearing tailored blade protectors.
Mark
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