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Super Marine Spitfire at Barton 8th September 2010
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Super Marine Spitfire at Barton 8th September 2010
Hi Guys n Gals,
well with the fly in due this weekend, I thought I'd pay a quick visit to my local airfield.
Fingers crossed for good weather on the Sunday!
Anyway I've not a clue as to what's coming in, that's just the nature of fly ins, the pilots wake up in the morning, see what the weather's like and decide on where they're going but let's hope some 'good stuff' attends.
Anyway on the ramp I was blessed with the sight of this lovely 7/8th scale Spitfire. She's powered by a flat 8, Jabiru engine and sounds lovely. A quick wash n brush up and she was put away. She'll be flying out at around 12:45 on Sunday, to perform a Battle of Britain fly past near Wigan, so let's hope that the circuit's convenient on her return to perform a fly by!
So if you don't have millions in the bank, then you should make the owner an offer! He's owned her for three years and she's flown for 19, yes nineteen hours! You need a full PPL, not a Microlight type licence and according to Chris from Mainair, she's a delight to fly and reaches 140 knots with ease!
She's always been hiding in the hangar until now so it was a treat to see her in daylight!
Civvy reg'n is G-CCJL
Regards
Reggie
well with the fly in due this weekend, I thought I'd pay a quick visit to my local airfield.
Fingers crossed for good weather on the Sunday!
Anyway I've not a clue as to what's coming in, that's just the nature of fly ins, the pilots wake up in the morning, see what the weather's like and decide on where they're going but let's hope some 'good stuff' attends.
Anyway on the ramp I was blessed with the sight of this lovely 7/8th scale Spitfire. She's powered by a flat 8, Jabiru engine and sounds lovely. A quick wash n brush up and she was put away. She'll be flying out at around 12:45 on Sunday, to perform a Battle of Britain fly past near Wigan, so let's hope that the circuit's convenient on her return to perform a fly by!
So if you don't have millions in the bank, then you should make the owner an offer! He's owned her for three years and she's flown for 19, yes nineteen hours! You need a full PPL, not a Microlight type licence and according to Chris from Mainair, she's a delight to fly and reaches 140 knots with ease!
She's always been hiding in the hangar until now so it was a treat to see her in daylight!
Civvy reg'n is G-CCJL
Regards
Reggie
Re: Super Marine Spitfire at Barton 8th September 2010
What a lovely looking aircraft,only 19 hours-that's bonkers,it should be gracing the skies every week !
Nice shots fella.
Nice shots fella.
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Re: Super Marine Spitfire at Barton 8th September 2010
Hi Mike,
as far as I understand it, the owners wife isn't really happy with him flying this beastie!
It's beautiful, that's for sure.
My only problem was trying to take shot's without modern GA aircraft in the background!
Regards
Reggie
as far as I understand it, the owners wife isn't really happy with him flying this beastie!
It's beautiful, that's for sure.
My only problem was trying to take shot's without modern GA aircraft in the background!
Regards
Reggie
Re: Super Marine Spitfire at Barton 8th September 2010
I guess the swastikas "Battle Honours" are genuine!!..LOL
Very nice looking beastie she is
Very nice looking beastie she is
Re: Super Marine Spitfire at Barton 8th September 2010
A couple more details on her here
http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?c ... taindex=11" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?c ... taindex=11" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Super Marine Spitfire at Barton 8th September 2010
Hi Beefsteak,beefsteak wrote:I guess the swastikas "Battle Honours" are genuine!!..LOL
Very nice looking beastie she is
well I understand the original had a distinguished flying record.
Regards
Reggie
Re: Super Marine Spitfire at Barton 8th September 2010
Fantastic set of pics nice to see such a warbird close to home. thanks for sharing
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Re: Super Marine Spitfire at Barton 8th September 2010
I think I might go have a look at her tomorrow!
Cheers,
Charles
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Re: Super Marine Spitfire at Barton 8th September 2010
Morning Charles,
well I'll be there, that's for sure.
Local weather is p*****g down at the moment. Fingers crossed for tomorrow eh!
Regards
Reggie
well I'll be there, that's for sure.
Local weather is p*****g down at the moment. Fingers crossed for tomorrow eh!
Regards
Reggie
Re: Super Marine Spitfire at Barton 8th September 2010
Sorry to be thick , but this is the Barton up by Eccles , Greater Manchester?? If so, I may bring the clan up on Sunday too
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Re: Super Marine Spitfire at Barton 8th September 2010
Hi Beefsteak,
Yep it sure is.
They now call in City Airport Manchester!
For details please go to;
http://www.visitcityairport.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I'll be wandering around with a yellow waistcoat with the word 'Photographer' across the back. Please say hello if you spot me.
Regards
Reggie
Yep it sure is.
They now call in City Airport Manchester!
For details please go to;
http://www.visitcityairport.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I'll be wandering around with a yellow waistcoat with the word 'Photographer' across the back. Please say hello if you spot me.
Regards
Reggie
Re: Super Marine Spitfire at Barton 8th September 2010
I'll be the fat bloke with the haggared expression!!! (If I've got the wife and kids in tow , if I'm smiling it means I'm on my own.....LOL
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Re: Super Marine Spitfire at Barton 8th September 2010
Nice one!beefsteak wrote:I'll be the fat bloke with the haggared expression!!! (If I've got the wife and kids in tow , if I'm smiling it means I'm on my own.....LOL
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Re: Super Marine Spitfire at Barton 8th September 2010
I'll be in a red checked shirt! Come and say hi!
Cheers,
Charles
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