No, you guys are missing the point.
The only one you have to be able to fool is yourself!

In Canada, it is exactly one.
So you’ll have to excuse me for getting a bit testy when people moan about “another two seater” or some other nonsense.
Also, you are totally correct about this forum. The last time a Spitfire question was posted, I, a lowly Canadian was the first to show up with the goods! 😀
At this rate, in another year, the answer to the posed Spitfire question will be…. ….”what’s a Spitfire?”

Always glad to hear that no one was seriously hurt.
My heart goes out to all that spent counless hours of labour and skilled craftsmanship, only to have their efforst smashed to bits.
Hopefully they have the wherewithall to dust off and start over.

Nice video.
The chap behind the camera lives on the premises, so that’s why he is allowed to be there.
There is quite a lot more remaining of this airframe than I imagined. I thought it was just a hulk.
They have a great starting point for what will turn out to be a fantastic display.
Best of luck to them sourcing Jumo engines. That will be very striking!

Andy

Hi Dave.
Welcome to the forum, which sadly, is barely a shadow of its former self.
There were some “improvements” made by those who operate this forum and 90 +% of the membership left in disgust.
I used to check in daily, now it’s more like monthly or less. I miss the regular, excellent posters. They’re not coming back.

On the subject of Tighar, I, along with the majority who posted here, are convinced that Gillespie is a snake oil salesman.
The “artifact” has been shown to match its rivet pattern to something as mundane as a C-47 wing skin (or the like, I honestly stopped caring). Gillespie has been taking money to continue spouting his foundless theories. Tighar has never recovered a single aircraft. That’s what the “R” is supposed to stand for. I am of the opinion that he will continue under the premise that there is a sucker born every minute.
Earhart has proven to be a huge cash cow and he has yet to finish milking it!

Stay safe

Andy

As soon as the video started I thought “I bet that’s TE308”
First time I saw it was Oshkosh 1984. Last time was Geneseo 2007. less than a year before Bill had that unfortunate mishap (through no fault of his own ).
I was so sorry to hear that Bill was selling it, regardless of how good the new home is.

Thanks Blue.

You folks are making great strides and look like you are having lots of fun!

I can see this thread being worth checking in on this forum from time to time.

Press on!

Andy

Just what the doctor ordered!

Look after yourself friend.

Andy