DIG WW2 tonight unearth a mk12 Spitfire

Anyone know if there is any chance of the data plate flying again? (ooh, controversial!)

Sounds messy,, and expensive.

is the Griffon saveable?

Looked fairly intact but has crankcase damage from throwing a con-rod which caused the loss of the Aircraft.

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Thanks Biggles, i will look into that. and Dan is the Griffon saveable? i have no knowlwdge of this aircraft so dont know how it hard it hit.

Was lucky enough to see some photos of that dig back when it was happening. The Griffon III that came out was a beauty. Lots of good bits. EN223. Maybe someday flying in 91 colors along EN224 in 41 colors?

Hey I can dream can’t I? 🙂

BBC iplayer issues

Try using a programme for your computer called ADtelly – works great in Canada and New Zealand!

Hmm, I tried watching the clip, but it looks like the BBc doesnt want the “colonists” to see it,,,

Think i heard him say that catalinas never had undercarrige fitted as they were mostly to be found on the water.

Was it another one of those ejector seat equipped Spitfires the press are so fond of telling us about, then?

It was when Mr Snow proclaimed that Martin Baker invented the ejectiin seat that I decided his ‘research’ was somewhat lacking!

Wot, only one?!

Ahem…

In all seriousness, it sounds fascinating. I’ll have to see whether we can get it in the far-off parts of the former Empire.

Cheers,
Matt

Thoroughly enjoyed Episode 1, and my two boys (aged 7 and 10) were riveted to it, especially the Spitfire dig, and have announced that they want to watch the whole series. Good score, BBC.

Episode 1 available on BBC iPlayer – nobody bother me for an hour! 😉