Thanks for posting that image Mk XII.

Very nice.

Andy

Thanks for the link to the update.
Nice work.

On page 189 of “Spitfire Survivors” there is an image of LZ844 sporting, what is thought to be, a Barracuda propeller.
I was wondering if anyone has been aware of this.
If DP872 is still in need of a prop perhaps an arrangement could be made.
Just a thought.

Andy

Thanks John.
Now that you mention it, it rings a bell.
And I thought MY brain was way too full with this aeroplane stuff 😉

Andy

Let’s see if this works.

Andy

Yup.

P.S,This is my Tiger in front of DH relative KA114 at Geneseo NY 2014. Posted from photobucket.

I have to confess that I have commenced a take off roll with the trim in the full aft position (which is normal for taxi / back taxi).
The result took a moment or two to figure out (for me). The stick force was way too far aft. I realized what was going on and continued the take off.
I was able to overcome the trim by pushing forward with some extra force on the stick to achieve the correct attitude. After reaching a safe altitude I corrected the trim setting.
In the accident report the pilot mentions that a new cushion changed his perspective. I will bear this in mind in my future flying.
My total time in the Tiger is pretty close to the pilot in this incident.
When I started flying the Tiger, I had more than one old timer say ” Just watch out when you get to about a hundred hours or so, that’s when she’ll turn around and bite you in the A$$!”

The bump in the runway may have been contributory. The cushion may have been contributory.
The trim lever could also have moved fully aft upon impact (It is spring loaded aft if it comes off the lock on the “cheese cutter”)
The report states that the pilot is not really sure. Understandable after a trauma such as this.
Like most incidents, there are many factors.

Andy Scott

This is a link to Conrad Huffstutler starting the Wildcat he rebuilt with a shotgun starter.
Not a Spitfire I realize, but interesting and relevant none the less I think.
With a bit of practice it would start every time.
He said an important key was keeping the breech clean.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65qrzgbTTcQ

Andy

Thanks for taking the time to post the images you do MK 12.
Appreciated.

Andy

That drawing calls for the blister to be riveted or spot welded in to place.
The entire R/H cowl could be removed fairly easily by undoing the 20 (or so) turn lock fasteners.
I’m not sure if they are called Dzus fasteners on a Spitfire.
The starter itself would likely hold more than one cartridge, so, in theory you could get more than one start.
Someone who knew what they were doing could have that cowl removed in under a minute.

Andy