Had a visit to Duxford yesterday (Saturday) to get some photos of The Fighter Collection’s newly acquired, ex Doug Arnold, Spitfire XVIII/SM969(G-BRAF) before they put it together. The ‘Grace’ Spitfire went up on an air to air photo sortie. The Spitfire in the paint shop is, I presume, ‘plastic’ and judging from the attachment points all over it, is going to be hung from the roof in the new tin shed.
More Duxford HERE
More Spitfire SM969 pictures HERE
Brian
By: Septic - 28th April 2006 at 21:52
Just found these two old photos that I took of G-BRAF, the aircraft was about to have its first flight from the bump (Biggin Hill). And yes that is Doug in the second photo, I think the pilot was Chris Bevan.
Septic.
By: JonathanF - 24th April 2006 at 00:30
As said, I assumed it was being ‘Hung’ because of all the attachment points. I stand corrected then 🙂
Brian
Suspension points = suspension: a natural enough assumption! They might be handy for moving it around though.
By: Pen Pusher - 23rd April 2006 at 22:14
Whats the aeroplane in photo 7 of the first set?
Ollie
It’s a Cassut Racer IIIM/G-RUNT similar to this one.
BRIAN
By: EN830 - 23rd April 2006 at 22:00
I knew there would be a good reason to bank with them!!
It’s nice to know that the huge amount of mortgage interest that I pay goes to a good cause.
By: ollieholmes - 23rd April 2006 at 21:26
Whats the aeroplane in photo 7 of the first set?
By: coanda - 23rd April 2006 at 21:19
I knew there would be a good reason to bank with them!!
nice shots penpusher!
By: Pen Pusher - 23rd April 2006 at 18:59
Nice work. DH. I notice that ML407 appears to have a new sponsor name on the fuel tank cover?
(Having just looked at the Grace Spit site, it appears so! Thanks HSBC :))
Brian
By: Manston Airport - 23rd April 2006 at 18:32
Very Nice.
James
By: DazDaMan - 23rd April 2006 at 18:32
Nice work. DH. I notice that ML407 appears to have a new sponsor name on the fuel tank cover?
(Having just looked at the Grace Spit site, it appears so! Thanks HSBC :))
By: darrenharbar - 23rd April 2006 at 18:16
Some of the results from the Grace Spitfire air to air can be seen here. 🙂
By: Manonthefence - 23rd April 2006 at 16:01
I wish they’d hand the plastic Spit rather than the last surviving RE.8 🙁
That is nothing short of a national disgrace.
By: DGH - 23rd April 2006 at 15:17
Blimey, must have been a yearly check or something….. 😮 😀
By: Pen Pusher - 23rd April 2006 at 15:05
Cant believe they got the Autocrat out! 😮
Not only did they get it out, but as I was leaving, it took to the air. 😮
Brian
By: DGH - 23rd April 2006 at 15:02
Nice pictures Brian.
Cant believe they got the Autocrat out! 😮
I visit there alot and I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing it outside the hanger. Perhaps its just a little jinx I have. :confused:
All the best.
By: Russ - 23rd April 2006 at 14:58
Plastic, yes (well, GRP), hung, no. It’s a marketing tool for which DX have big plans.
“STAND BACK THEN!” this will be interesting… 😀
By: Pen Pusher - 23rd April 2006 at 14:43
Plastic, yes (well, GRP), hung, no. It’s a marketing tool for which DX have big plans.
As said, I assumed it was being ‘Hung’ because of all the attachment points. I stand corrected then 🙂
Brian
By: JonathanF - 23rd April 2006 at 14:04
Plastic, yes (well, GRP), hung, no. It’s a marketing tool for which DX have big plans.
By: QldSpitty - 23rd April 2006 at 08:19
Cheers mate.great pics.
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