Forlorn Spitfire sits wasting at Point Cook
Visited Point Cook a month ago to view a Spitfire which was subject of media coverage. The RAAF Museum denied all knowledge of its presence but driving around the aerodrome we found the Spitfire being displayed by private owner Mr Coran between the hangars near the coast. Owner had been told that there was no room for the Spitfire in the RAAF Museum.
One month later the Spitfire still sits in the open with tie down blocks to stop it being blown away. What a crying shame to see such a wonderful aircraft left to the mercy of the salt laden air and howling winds that sweep around the battered rust covered old hangars down by the sea. Yet in the RAAF Museum there is a Winjeel and a CT4 as static displays.
What saddens me is that surely the Spitfire is a much more attractive exhibit. Most people - even the youngsters - know about the Spitfire and Hurricanes from the Battle of Britain times.
Few people care less about seeing a CT4 - which is nothing more than a Victa Airtourer, and the Winjeel. You can see a Winjeel anytime - there are plenty flying around. Plenty of CT4's, too. So why have those types in a museum?
The Spitfire looks magnificent - but not for long. Too many of us oldies the Spitfire was a symbol for freedom. What a downright shame that the RAAF Museum seems to have no interest in the Spitfire's future.