Spitfire Pilots/Groundcrew

Hi Tim;

I always thought that the Tiffie fix had a distinct Frankenstein’s monster look about it.

Regards;
Steve

Pass…………..

The only major aircraft problem that affected me was the need to fly our Typhoons into the DIY chaps to have the tails stitched on after a number of fatals!!

= Tim

Tim;

That’s brilliant! Thank you.

I know some pilots state that the Spitfire stopped being a Spitfire from the XIV onwards, but the XIV certainly looks purposeful and very powerful even sitting still on the ground.

Didn’t the Spitfire 21 have serious issues with the controls in the early days?

Regards;
Steve

Spitfire comparisons

That Cotteswold: what a dude. Being able to name-drop different Spitfires flown, just like that.

… But if you’ve got it flaunt it, I guess!

😀 😎

Not that any of us are jealous of course. Best wishes Tim

Ian

Not a lot I can say, Steve – I had limited hours on it & did not fly it operationally.

Briefly, compared with earlier marks – Griffony raspiness, touchy on trim changes, & nose heaviness on the ground.

But a delight – markedly superior to the IX, XII & XVI, without loss of manoeuvrability.

And much nicer to fly than the 21!!

= Tim

Hi Jay;

Sorry for being so cryptic. It’s just that sometimes the things we seek are far closer than we appreciate! 🙂

Tim;

Many thanks for the two photographs that you posted. In particular, I like the Mk XIV very much as it’s always been my favourite mark of Spitfire. Purely from a aesthetics point of view of course.

What was your opinion of the Mk XIV? I would be very intertested to hear your thoughts.

Regards;
Steve

You missed my Avatar as well, Jay………….??

= Tim

Hi Jay;

Let’s just say that Tim is more than qualified in that department. I think his attached photos were a clue, although I’m more used to seeing him with his Hurricane.

Regards;
Steve

Thank Steve for the heads up..was not aware that he was a ex spit pilot so will be writing to him tomorrow.

Hi Jay;

Let’s just say that Tim is more than qualified in that department. I think his attached photos were a clue, although I’m more used to seeing him with his Hurricane.

Regards;
Steve

Hi Jay;

I think you should take a closer look at post #4…

Regards;
Steve

Sorry you lost me on this one mate

Hi Jay;

I think you should take a closer look at post #4…

Regards;
Steve

Hello gentlemen,

My apologies I should have made my question a little more clearer, I am seeking ex WW2 pilots and ground crew, so thank you Mr Eastman for your advice and will be contacting the society very soon.

Jay

And your purpose…??

= Tim

I’m former Spitfire groundcrew, amongst many other types.

I think you a good few years to late as 90% of these brave individuals are sadly flying on a different plane to the rest of us.

One of the main places to find information etc I would suggest you become a member of the Spitfire society and post some questions there and see what response you can get.The main thing to remember is most of these guys are getting on for minimum 80 years young and you may not get a response.

Mike E

www.aircraftrestorationgroup.org