Civilian Aviation

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

What a lovely looking aircraft,only 19 hours-that's bonkers,it should be gracing the skies every week !
Nice shots fella.

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

I guess the swastikas "Battle Honours" are genuine!!..LOL

Very nice looking beastie she is

A couple more details on her here

http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?c ... taindex=11" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

beefsteak wrote:I guess the swastikas "Battle Honours" are genuine!!..LOL

Very nice looking beastie she is

Hi Beefsteak,

well I understand the original had a distinguished flying record.

Regards

Reggie

Fantastic set of pics nice to see such a warbird close to home. thanks for sharing

I think I might go have a look at her tomorrow!

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

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

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

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

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

Nice one!

I'll be in a red checked shirt! Come and say hi!