Spitfire TE356..but where?

Spitfire

I was at Leeming (well my Dad was) from 1977 until 1980.

Cannot remember the Spitfire at all. All I can remember was the Javelin by the main entrance.

regards

MS

I can’t be the only one here thinking about that Spinal Tap ‘Henge momment!:D

Man, I had great plans for this collection, including a mega bucks sale (with provenance) to The Association of Professional Landscapers. But now it looks like I’m caught between a rock and a hard place… :rolleyes:

T J

There are rockeries and there are ROCKERIES!

Crystal Lakes, Montana July 2004.

Full size Stonehenge, still weathering in…give it a 1000 years.

Mark

presumably somebody picked up a pebble from the real Stonehenge to give it provenance and an identity

The problem with that thesis Paul, is that I have this project with matching numbers. Carved in stone, so to speak. So, which is the genuine article, yours or mine..?

T J

In that case I will engage in delaying tactics, or do everything in my power to block your project…

In fact I will….

Stonewall

The problem with that thesis Paul, is that I have this project with matching numbers. Carved in stone, so to speak. So, which is the genuine article, yours or mine..?

T J

The one registered with the CRA. 😉

Mark

The problem with that thesis Paul, is that I have this project with matching numbers. Carved in stone, so to speak. So, which is the genuine article, yours or mine..?

T J

I know this is kind of weird but googling the words `Aircraft in Rockery` throws up this

http://rnzaf.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=civil&action=print&thread=4183

Went up to the neighbour’s fence with a step ladder and long lens to photo his rockery. I protested to the police this is standard air-show practice, but they were having none of it. Thankfully I was let off with a caution 😀

There are rockeries and there are ROCKERIES!

Crystal Lakes, Montana July 2004.

Full size Stonehenge, still weathering in…give it a 1000 years.

Mark

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Rockery Restoration Project Available….

Known Provenance

See

Rockery Survivors Then and Now Vol 1

Roland Beaumont? Tsk, tsk, Mark.:)

Corrected 😮

Mark

Roland Beaumont? Tsk, tsk, Mark.:)

OK I surrender. What is that in the photo? A Spitfire I/Vb/IXb without the second chimney pot casting, and multiple exhaust stacks in the dreaded 1940-41-42-43 paint scheme of a 609 squadron Typhoon? 🙂

Dan

A replica Mk V painted in the livery of 609 Squadron (May 1941 – May 1942) and I would make a guess that the codes are those of Roland Beamont.

Mark

Photograph as promised, I hope it is of use and interest? The occasion was the opening of Leeming’s Historical Training Facility, history room, and a medal presentation ceremony on 3 June 2010. It shows the water tower, to put JT442 out of his misery although it may bring a tear or two to Firebex’s eyes!

Regards

David Thompson

Many thanks David.

I am sure Firebex had to grit his teeth to apply that code. 🙂

Mark

OK I surrender. What is that in the photo? A Spitfire I/Vb/IXb without the second chimney pot casting, and multiple exhaust stacks in the dreaded 1940-41-42-43 paint scheme of a 609 squadron Typhoon? 🙂

was guna say, thats definitely leeming’s tower, ive been there and flown over it that many times to know

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

……… I can sleep again…………………. unlike Mike, who will now have a resurgence in nightmares……

Photograph as promised, I hope it is of use and interest? The occasion was the opening of Leeming’s Historical Training Facility, history room, and a medal presentation ceremony on 3 June 2010. It shows the water tower, to put JT442 out of his misery although it may bring a tear or two to Firebex’s eyes!

Regards

David Thompson

Many thanks David.

I am sure Firebex had to grit his teeth to apply that code. 🙂

Mark

To paraphrase MP….

Bring me …… a rockery!

Ni!