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Toronto Electric Model Aviation Club (TEMAC) => General Discussion => Topic started by: RogMason on November 08, 2020, 09:23:36 AM

Title: And because we need another documentary on Spitfire...
Post by: RogMason on November 08, 2020, 09:23:36 AM
Inevitably repeat footage but something new -
Detailed pre-flight checks, start up and flight sequences start at time line 50 min.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JgyKO3WT28

Title: Re: And because we need another documentary on Spitfire...
Post by: Andy Hoffer on November 08, 2020, 10:13:30 AM
hey @RogMason

Thank you so much Roger.  I've been absolutely starving here, waiting for your next posting superbly curated historical posting.  You always seem to find the best stuff.  Makes me want to sell the house and get my Spitfire rating! 8)

Have a great day.

Andy
Title: Re: And because we need another documentary on Spitfire...
Post by: RogMason on November 08, 2020, 12:42:49 PM
LOL Andy 🤣.

I'm not sure of the cost of a Spitfire rating but in Sept 2019,  'my' Spitfire (don't I wish?) had just returned from a sales jaunt to Holland, where a wealthy Dutchman, flew the 2 seater in the front cockpit with the company pilot in the rear cockpit, to experience flying the type. He then plopped down a cheque for £2.1 m for one of the single seat MkIX's at Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar.

I think my house would buy the Merlin 66, the undercarriage and the wireless antenna! Not a bad start? 😊 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vcp4cee86tind4o/_Biggin%20Hill%20Hangar%20Tour%202%20.mp4?dl=0
Title: Re: And because we need another documentary on Spitfire...
Post by: Andy Hoffer on November 08, 2020, 03:02:53 PM
Perfect. I can scratch build the body if I get the Merlin!

Andy