I’ll third that . . .
It’s quite easy to see which posts to ignore . . . there’s no compulsion to jump straight in, although I confess I have done it a few times and regretted it later!
The Swedish text on the cover says (loose translation):
“The Most Beautiful in the world
– the story of the restoration of the Spitfire in the Air Force Museum
Told by those who carried out this tremendous achievement, edited by Hans Kampf”
The outriggers are only meant to share the load on heavy take-offs. This pic of the prototype clearly shows the crabbing principle – which was top secret at the time, allowing landings with 20 degrees of drift.
(Sigh)
Since I shall be at Gatwick on 27 July ready for my flight next day to Minneapolis, it looks as if I’ll have to visit this museum and find out myself!
Could someone please indicate how to get there from Gatwick airport by public transport?
post #3 says “smaller than a 6 ft man’s height”, i.e. less than 72 in. That should rule out the CF6.
I just wish someone closer than me could go and look at the data plate, which must still be riveted to it somewhere!
G-AKFC is mentioned as being written off on 13 August 1967 after having its registration restored in February 1952.
Source: British Civil Registers since 1919, Dave Peel
I was startled by the comments from the RAF man. I was in the RAF too, and proud as punch to be associated in any small way with such a polished and professional outfit. They set an example to us all. Perhaps RAF morale is not what it used to be, judging by that whinger’s comments.
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