Spitfire pilot and his dog.

…or is the aircraft just wet? take a look at the ground under the port wing in the third image referred to.

Regards,

kev35

Maybe the dog had a widdle on the wheel?…:D

I know that I know too little to be able to comment on such things but is it really a high gloss finish or is the aircraft just wet? take a look at the ground under the port wing in the third image referred to.

Regards,

kev35

Kev,

This is gloss finish.

The very first shots show the exhaust stacks reflecting in the shielded area of the cowling below.

Mark

I know that I know too little to be able to comment on such things but is it really a high gloss finish or is the aircraft just wet? take a look at the ground under the port wing in the third image referred to.

Regards,

kev35

Guess it’s BS451 FY-V, in sequence ( I hope ) :

http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/photos/historical1939-1945/fa-18389s-jpg-15128.aspx

http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/photos/historical1939-1945/fa-18402s-jpg-15134.aspx

http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/photos/historical1939-1945/fa-18387s-jpg-15126.aspx

http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/photos/historical1939-1945/fa-18393s-jpg-15130.aspx

Yes I agree…and look at the high gloss finish on that third image.

Mark

Guess it’s BS451 FY-V, in sequence ( I hope ) :

http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/photos/historical1939-1945/fa-18389s-jpg-15128.aspx

http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/photos/historical1939-1945/fa-18402s-jpg-15134.aspx

http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/photos/historical1939-1945/fa-18387s-jpg-15126.aspx

http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/photos/historical1939-1945/fa-18393s-jpg-15130.aspx

Thanks for the replies.

Mark

Do I detect a hint of suspicion regarding the photographs authenticity??

Regards,

Nick

No suspicion, just pointing out that this Spitfire is outside the norm for a Mk IX…and indeed it has proved to be a very early Supermarine built aircraft, rather than from the bulk of production at Castle Bromwich.

Mark

Looks like an authentic (Mar)k9 😉

http://www.611squadronrauxaf.co.uk/images/Redhill43PilotsbySp.html

http://colinwhitfield.com/Photos-611%20Squadron.htm

sixth from left ; second from right (same as previous link)

I believe it’s the same dented spinner.

UDF

Thanks you, some great photo’s on those links. Just on my way out so will have a closer look later.

Nick

By jove, I think he got it!!!

Thanks for the replies.

Mark

Do I detect a hint of suspicion regarding the photographs authenticity??

Regards,

Nick

Looks like an authentic (Mar)k9 😉

http://www.611squadronrauxaf.co.uk/images/Redhill43PilotsbySp.html

http://colinwhitfield.com/Photos-611%20Squadron.htm

sixth from left ; second from right (same as previous link)

I believe it’s the same dented spinner.

Thanks for the replies.
Mark
Do I detect a hint of suspicion regarding the photographs authenticity??
Regards,
Nick

Gasp!
A re-enactor and late model dog?
Quick,, check the dogs dataplate…just how much original material is in there?

We don’t want a new-build dog spoiling the provenance. :rolleyes:

Thanks for the replies.

Hmmm. Dowty Metal propeller and a high gloss finish. Interesting.

Mark

Mark

Do I detect a hint of suspicion regarding the photographs authenticity??

Regards,

Nick

I think the forum hits a new level of knowledgability when forumites start recognising the squadron dogs! 🙂

The dog has a resemblance to 300 Squadron mascot ‘Misia’.

Hmmm. Dowty Metal propeller and a high gloss finish. Interesting.

Mark

I have seen a Polish pilot in a similar pose – I’ll see if I can find it…

Close but maybe not the one…

http://www.geocities.com/Mohikanie/306/Tronczynski.jpg