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SPIT

19th Sep 2003, 07:11

Hi
I wonder if any person out there can help me??
I remember sitting in a Spit?Seafire a/c at Lavenham in the 60s.
There was also a Lanc there (which is now owned by the Panton Bros in Lincs amongst a lot of other things ie Aircraft and Army vehicles. I know what happened to most of this stuff but I have often wondered what happened to this Spit. Does anybody know?? :confused: :confused:

Mark22

19th Sep 2003, 20:53

Seafire 47 - VP441.
Currently in Brekenridge Texas with Nelson Ezell restoration shop.
Should Fly within next 6-9 months by my estimate. Engine in and prop on just a week or so back.

Mark22

SPIT

20th Sep 2003, 01:16

Thanks Mark 22, you have been a great help, nice to hear it will fly again.
All the Best
SPIT:ok: :ok:

John (Gary) Cooper

20th Sep 2003, 02:35

Spit

If you require details of Supermarine F.17 Counter/Contra Rotating prop Seafire, drop me your email address as I can send you an attachment of pic and performance details

John

Mark22

20th Sep 2003, 02:43

On a Seafire Mk. XVII?

John (Gary) Cooper

20th Sep 2003, 02:52

Mark 22

Sorry, slip of the finger F.47 marked CW on fin with code 166 on fuselage Royal Navy version

Mark22

20th Sep 2003, 04:51

CW - RNAS Culdrose. Can you read the RN serial on the pic?

Mark22

John (Gary) Cooper

20th Sep 2003, 05:02

Mark 22

Index number appears to be VR961

Mark22

20th Sep 2003, 05:23

Thank you.
Just thought for a moment you might have a pic of VP441 in service.

Mark22

SPIT

20th Sep 2003, 23:45

Hi there John
If you could send that info I would be greatfull.
If you look in your PMs my email address is there.
Once again thanks.
SPIT