According to AVCom web site this aircraft had extensive restoration by VMI Engineering. Given that Airframe Assemblies restored the tail planes, fin unit, Fuselage, Port wing & that others did most of the rest then i fail to see how VMI have done an extensive restoration !!!

Steve”P”

The owner of this aircraft has asked me to add to this post that the Starboard wing was refurbished by himself & his team in Devon & that Mark Cole metalforming the engine cowls.

Steve”P”

According to AVCom web site this aircraft had extensive restoration by VMI Engineering. Given that Airframe Assemblies restored the tail planes, fin unit, Fuselage, Port wing & that others did most of the rest then i fail to see how VMI have done an extensive restoration !!!

Steve”P”

Thanks daz, I havent got that book.

Steve”P”

Does anybody know which low back airframes were used.

Steve”P”

As ever really great photos!…
…..A question, what is the green stuff (trade name / manufacturer etc), of the green material that the sheet-metal guys make their form blocks from??

Looks like a sort of green plastic or neoprene Chris,

Steve”P”

I wouldn’t mind betting that Spitfire XVI offered for sale recently (SL542?) will end up at Biggin, too…!

On a side note, whatever happened to the G2 Collection? :confused:

The founder of G2 trust still involved with spitfires. He has original 2 seater MT818, a couple of MKXIV projects & share of a MKIX !!

Steve “P”

Tony,

She looks riveting! No pun intended. Forgive my ignorance. What Mk is she? About how many hours have gone into her so far?

Great photos.

Hi John PS853 is a PRXIX.

Steve”P”