Seafire returns to the skies after work at Old Warden

Supermarine Seafire F Mk.XVII SX336 flew for the first time in around five years on November 18 from Old Warden in the capable hands of Stu Goldspink. The aircraft’s return follows a period of extensive maintenance at the Bedfordshire aerodrome. , The Seafire was put through a regular set of services and checks in 2016 by Kennet Aviation at North Weald, but unfortunately cracks were found in a frame firewall, requiring a new one to be built. Other elements, such