I had a chat with Stella Rutter some time ago and she had some great stories, over and above her recollections on Supermarine, but I’d agree with R6915 it’s a personal memoir that features Supermarine rather than the other way around.

Mike Roussel, who wrote ‘Spitfire’s Forgotten Designer’ came up to Hursley whilst working on his book and during this, and following the launch, it was great to be able to meet some of the remaining Supermariners and the relatives of others.

So hopefully I’ll be able to start recording more of the Hursley Park part in Supermarine’s story.

I was wondering whilst writing this whether anyone is aware of any plans to remember the dispersal of Supermarine in 1940. Would seem to me to be a good chance to let people know the role so many small workshops played in keeping the Spitfire available.

Thanks for all the comments … If anyone is aware of any more I’m still keen to hear them.

Thanks
Dave