View Full Version : Beautiful end of a Spring day to hear the roar of a Merlin
MReyn24050
21st Apr 2006, 18:57
I have just enjoyed seeing and hearing the Rolls Royce Spitfire PR 19 carrying out several circuits of Filton Airfield prior to landing. A beautiful sight and sound as the sun was setting on a beautiful spring evening. That coupled with seeing HM The Queen enjoying her birthday celebrations at Windsor on TV has made my day.
Really sorry to spoil your day sir but: the spit PR19 is powered by the mighty Rolls-Royce Griffon
MReyn24050
21st Apr 2006, 21:46
Not a problem it still is a beautiful sound and to see the aircraft flying is also wonderful.
Thanks
No offence I just wanted to point out the difference. A special aeroplane & a special engine none the less
MReyn24050
21st Apr 2006, 22:24
bean
No thank you. I appreciate your input. I must admit that I wasn't too sure if the Mk19 had a Merlin or Griffon. But the sight of the aircraft swayed my sentiments.
Mel
Fokkerwokker
23rd Apr 2006, 14:52
Get to Dux on Thursday and listen to both Merlin and Griffon.
ARC training day.
Weather forecast not too shabby
:ok:
Screwballs
26th Apr 2006, 20:53
Hey Fokkerwokker,
Any chance you could give a bit more info on tomorrow's training? If it's still on I'd like to know so I could go and watch/listen/learn...
Thanks,
Screwballs
Fokkerwokker
27th Apr 2006, 06:03
T9 & Mk 14 due to fly again today + T6. Maybe a Rolls Royce Nene too ;)