Duxford at mid-day today, Friday.
This brings the total number of Spitfires that have flown since the Battle of Britain film to a nice round 70.
Forty Two of these airframes could be considered as airworthy and likely to fly during the 2007 world season.
No images, but here is one I made earlier. 😉 …much earlier.
Mark
By: Roobarb - 4th March 2007 at 21:05
Flying A’s Seafire III rebuild must run a close second!
How about the ex Robs/CC MkIX TE517, or ex WoGB/CC MkXIV MV262? The latter one probably has an “authenticity certificate” saying it is genuinely one of the limited edition “Dave Lees signature range” of Spitfires 😀 :p
By: DIGBY - 4th March 2007 at 18:23
Flying A’s Seafire III rebuild must run a close second!
nowhere near close
By: DIGBY - 4th March 2007 at 18:22
Another one you left your mark on??
Or should i say Signature??:diablo:
Iv’e bloody told you they are all forgeries still beats me how you got that period dust over that last one you did, see you 2morrow boss
By: Mark12 - 4th March 2007 at 17:02
Order! Order!
NG-D,but not necessarily in that order?
Stuart,
Post WWII, 604 Squadron Mk XVI Spitfires in camouflage had their codes painted on the starboard side as NG-D etc, as the lead photo in post 1.
When the aircraft were re-finished in silver the codes on the starboard side was changed to read D-NG etc.
RW386 was painted in its current scheme circa 1993 and replicates the scheme of its sister ship, RW382 NG-C, both, if being super critical, are technically incorrect I suspect.
Mark
By: bentwingbomber - 4th March 2007 at 14:31
ONLY 15 YEARS AGO Bah bloody youngsters:confused: 🙂 🙂
Another one you left your mark on??
Or should i say Signature??:diablo:
By: David Burke - 3rd March 2007 at 21:28
Flying A’s Seafire III rebuild must run a close second!
By: Bruce - 3rd March 2007 at 21:17
ONLY 15 YEARS AGO Bah bloody youngsters:confused: 🙂 🙂
Ah yes, and includes you too – about ten years before that! Old git….!
Seriously though – this must be the most protracted of Spitfire rebuilds, and many of the well known Spitfire figures have been involved. (I dont count me in that!)
It was acquired by Doug Arnold, and the rebuild commenced by D1ck Melton. Our friend DIGBY was, of course, involved at this stage when he was nobbut a lad!
It was put into storage almost complete, and came to HFL in 1992, following the completion of TD248. I remember Dougs one and only visit to see it – he died shortly after. I was also nobbut a lad at the time!
It was then stored again for another 12 years before HFL purchased it. I am really pleased to see it in the air, and it brings back fond memories of RW382 in the early 90’s
Bruce
By: moocher - 3rd March 2007 at 21:03
🙂 OHHH,lovely.One flew over mine yesterday or maybe Thursday,north Cambridge but it had D Day markings on.Looks like the weather and Spitfires are coming out to play 😀
That would have been ML407, we have been flying quite a bit this week.
By: moocher - 3rd March 2007 at 21:01
ONLY 15 YEARS AGO Bah bloody youngsters:confused: 🙂 🙂
So says the OLD FART OF DUXFORD..
By: DIGBY - 3rd March 2007 at 19:52
Excellent – congrats to all who were involved in its restoration.
That includes ME – 15 years ago!
Bruce
ONLY 15 YEARS AGO Bah bloody youngsters:confused: 🙂 🙂
By: Fouga23 - 3rd March 2007 at 17:55
That is one huge d*ng:D
By: DazDaMan - 3rd March 2007 at 16:54
Excellent news, and well done to all 🙂
By: trumper - 3rd March 2007 at 12:22
🙂 OHHH,lovely.One flew over mine yesterday or maybe Thursday,north Cambridge but it had D Day markings on.Looks like the weather and Spitfires are coming out to play 😀
By: stuart gowans - 3rd March 2007 at 12:15
Yup. Back in its orignal markings as NG-D.
Mark
NG-D,but not necessarily in that order?
By: Mark12 - 3rd March 2007 at 09:12
Don’t under estimate your shot mate, it’s pin sharp, and well captured.
Ding-D*NG 🙂
By: darrenharbar - 3rd March 2007 at 07:59
Not quite up to Darrens standard, but here’s Lee Proudfoot & RW386 today.
Don’t under estimate your shot mate, it’s pin sharp, and well captured.
By: moocher - 2nd March 2007 at 22:56
Not quite up to Darrens standard, but here’s Lee Proudfoot & RW386 today.
By: Yak 11 Fan - 2nd March 2007 at 22:50
Good to see 386 back in the air. Congratulations to all….
By: Bruce - 2nd March 2007 at 20:23
Excellent – congrats to all who were involved in its restoration.
That includes ME – 15 years ago!
Bruce
By: darrenharbar - 2nd March 2007 at 17:56
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Who’ll be first to post photos of the event then…..?
Paul F
My money’s on Darren seeing as:
A) he was out on the field with the hubble telescope attached to his camera body!
B) My pictures are on the way to the lab!However, there were a number of other contenders so we’ll have to be patient for now.
Nice to see JG891 and the Buchon enjoying the March sunshine as well.
OK then!
More to follow, tommorow.
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