Last night we had the Red Arrows fly over dear old Penicuik on their way to the Tattoo, but one of my workmates (who lives in Edinburgh) reckons a Spitfire(!) went across a couple of days ago – if not a Spit, then certainly a prop job. Anyone know who/what it might have been??
By: RadarArchive - 18th August 2004 at 15:29
Oops … 😮
It sounds as though she can tell her Spits from her Tucanos, but I know I’ve had a take a second look at them sometimes. They come shooting down the valley so quick that it can be hard to tell. I’ve not heard of a Spit performing – and I see there’s a photo of the Red Arrows flypast in today’s Evening News – so unless anyone can correct me, this is still my favoured option.
By: DazDaMan - 18th August 2004 at 13:37
**She** does know a Spitfire from the others as she used to go to the shows at Biggin Hill when living down in Kent. I think she said this was early-late evening (around 9pm when the Tattoo starts). Still, I suppose your explanation is probably right!! 😉
By: RadarArchive - 18th August 2004 at 13:25
Daz,
Depending on what time of day it was, it could well have been a Shorts Tucano. We get them down here all the time – I think they use Peebles as a turning point – and to the lay person it would look like a Spitfire. Is your friend aviation-aware or would he be likely to think anything with a single propellor is a Spitfire?
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August 18, 2004 at 9:48 am