The loss of Charles Church was so very sad. I was unfortunate enough to see the Spitfire flying over Yately just before it crashed, having been at the Dunsfold BAe show, where the aircfraft had been displayed.

I often wonder just how many aircraft we would have flying in the UK today, that are now not, had Charles still been alive today. The Lancaster is one that is obvious, and his Hurricane (G-ORGI??) is another.

A quite brilliant project and some excellent craftsmenship being carried out there – well done.

Ladies and Gents,

Carolyn has asked me to post the following:

The slot time for the Spitfire display was 19.30 to 19.36 to the two first pieces of Music of the concert at Audley End. At the departure time to meet this slot from Duxford the weather on reaching the hold for the runway was beyond the legal UK VFR weather minima because of continual rain and reduced and reducing visibility. The Spitfire returned to dispersal and shut down. The News team were filming at 17.30 and again at 19.00.

In addition some people may not be aware of the damage that rain will cause to an aircraft travelling at speeds in excess of 250 knots.

The Grace Spitfire is a family operation and we want this Spitfire to continue for generations to come and it is our intention to ensure this will happen.

Carolyn Grace

The Grace Spitfire

The pilot did an exceptional job under the circumstances, lets hope the damage is rectified quickly so we can get this special lady, a genuine warbird, back in the skies where she belongs.

An Exceptional job indeed. Miss Helen has remained virtually intact as a result of some quite brilliant flying and recovery from what could have been a far more serious incident. Good luck Rob with getting her back in the air.