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Old 19th Sep 2003, 07:11
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Spit/seafire Contra Rotating Prop

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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??
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Old 19th Sep 2003, 20:53
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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.

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Old 20th Sep 2003, 01:16
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Thanks Mark 22, you have been a great help, nice to hear it will fly again.
All the Best
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Old 20th Sep 2003, 02:35
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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

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On a Seafire Mk. XVII?
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Old 20th Sep 2003, 02:52
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Sorry, slip of the finger F.47 marked CW on fin with code 166 on fuselage Royal Navy version
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CW - RNAS Culdrose. Can you read the RN serial on the pic?

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Old 20th Sep 2003, 05:02
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Index number appears to be VR961
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Old 20th Sep 2003, 05:23
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Thank you.
Just thought for a moment you might have a pic of VP441 in service.

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Old 20th Sep 2003, 23:45
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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.
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