West Malling 1984 – plane ident please

Now you mention it, the lead Spit’s nose doesn’t seem to be any shorter than MH434’s on the right of it. Could well be ‘238, but I don’t recall seeing it in that photo. Doesn’t mean it’s not, of course…

The Spitfire 4-ship comprises NH749, G-FIRE, MH434 and a second Merlin-engined aircraft. I think it could be AR213 – I certainly remember seeing a photo in one of Jeremy Flack’s books (which I’m sure was taken at the same event) with these four lined up.

Stands a chance. My log only lists two others, AB910 (not much chance of it being her) and NH238.

Vulcan was XL426; P40 is N94466 (the Fiat behind it is G-BBII); BBMF are PA474, AB910 and PZ865; Wildcat; Bearcat NX700H; Sea Fury WG655; B-17 Sally B G-BEDF (who else).

Here she is getting a bit of care and attention at Camerillo

Lucky plane! :diablo:

Seem to recall she was flown at GW by Angus Mcvitie in 82.?!… not sure about 84 though.

Here she is getting a bit of care and attention at Camerillo

The Spitfire 4-ship comprises NH749, G-FIRE, MH434 and a second Merlin-engined aircraft. I think it could be AR213 – I certainly remember seeing a photo in one of Jeremy Flack’s books (which I’m sure was taken at the same event) with these four lined up.

The Mk14 in the first photo, I saw at Camarillo last week looking very good, but still undergoing restoration. It wasn’t in the flying display. I can post a current picture if you’re interested.

The Mk.XIV DID fly again after an engine overhaul recently. However, it’s grounded for the time being while a leak (hydraulic or pneumatic?) is fixed.

I can post a current picture if you’re interested.

Yes please 🙂

The Mk14 in the first photo, I saw at Camarillo last week looking very good, but still undergoing restoration. It wasn’t in the flying display. I can post a current picture if you’re interested.