Message from Texas:
“First flight was today at 9:50 am local time- flew for about twenty minutes with no major problems. Came in, everything looks good- making a few adjustments then planning second flight after lunch today”
Many congratulations from the UK contingent.
Mark 🙂
By: srpatterson - 15th April 2004 at 01:17
Nelson on a pass…
By: srpatterson - 15th April 2004 at 01:12
First Take Off…
By: srpatterson - 15th April 2004 at 01:09
and a nice shot of the cockpit…
By: srpatterson - 15th April 2004 at 01:08
Here’s Nelson Ezell with son Ashley before the first flight
By: duxfordhawk - 15th April 2004 at 01:08
She is lovely someone bring her to the uk for Legends please,I would love to see her fly.
Ps Anymore photo’s will be greatly appreciated.
By: turbo_NZ - 15th April 2004 at 01:07
OOOHHH WOW….
lovely photos, esp with the Seafury in formation !!
By: srpatterson - 15th April 2004 at 01:04
Here she is this morning, warming in the sun…
By: srpatterson - 15th April 2004 at 01:02
Wanna see some more???
By: Arabella-Cox - 14th April 2004 at 23:30
That’s fantastic news! Congratulations to everyone involved! 😀
By: turbo_NZ - 14th April 2004 at 22:39
Brilliant !!!!!
Wonder if we in NZ will ever see it….??
We got the La-9 so anything is possible:D
By: MRP - 14th April 2004 at 22:00
Who was the pilot for the flight ?
Did he have previous Spitfire time, or did he just have other tail dragger experience ?
By: Seafuryfan - 14th April 2004 at 21:53
Our Spitfire Guru
PS: Mark12 – this must be a really special day for you, too 😉
By: Seafuryfan - 14th April 2004 at 21:51
Somehow, I have GOT to see this aircraft flying before I pop my clogs. FANTASTIC NEWS!!
By: merlin70 - 14th April 2004 at 21:01
Superb
Thanks Mark. And pass our thanks to the original snapper.:)
By: Black Knight - 14th April 2004 at 20:02
Well that’s one thing i’d like to see at Legends.
By: Mark12 - 14th April 2004 at 19:43
Will J
Possibly a Seafury with the American engine.
Mark
By: Will J - 14th April 2004 at 19:37
Absolutely brilliant:D
PS. What is the aircraft in the background of the photo showing the civil reg. on the tail. Is it a modified Yak?
By: Archer - 14th April 2004 at 19:35
Great sight!!! Can’t wait for more photos 😀
By: WebPilot - 14th April 2004 at 19:33
Brilliant. Congratulations to all!
By: Stieglitz - 14th April 2004 at 19:07
WOW!!!
That is great news! If someone has more pics of this historic event please…. Finaly a flying seafire! This news realy made my day! 😎
Thanks for sharing Mark 12!
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