Whatever happened to Spitfire AP-D?
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Whatever happened to Spitfire AP-D?
A few years ago I was given a print of a MkXIV Spit by John Evans. It's always struck a chord with me as I believe I saw the aircraft depited in the flesh at Farnborough, maybe 20 odd years ago.
As shown on the print, it's coded **689. My memory supplies RM689 however it may have actually been -619? I also vaguely remember that it was involved in a fatal crash... I think Woodford?
Can anybody fill in my memory?
Edit: RM not BD! Google-fu is letting me down.
As shown on the print, it's coded **689. My memory supplies RM689 however it may have actually been -619? I also vaguely remember that it was involved in a fatal crash... I think Woodford?
Can anybody fill in my memory?
Edit: RM not BD! Google-fu is letting me down.
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It did indeed crash at Woodford and the pilot was killed.
However, Rolls Royce retained what was left of the aircraft and have been quietly rebuilding it over recent years - I believe it will reappear soon.
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However, Rolls Royce retained what was left of the aircraft and have been quietly rebuilding it over recent years - I believe it will reappear soon.
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Thanks Treadigraph. Memories are snapping into place. 
Good to hear it's being restored, though always sparing a thought for the late pilot and his family.
Good to hear it's being restored, though always sparing a thought for the late pilot and his family.
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As at late June 2008, the fuselage of RM689/G-ALGT had been restored. The wings were structurally complete but not yet skinned.
See topic on another forum:
Spitfire XIVc RM689 - Zombie thread!! - Page 3 - Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums
Regards,
David
See topic on another forum:
Spitfire XIVc RM689 - Zombie thread!! - Page 3 - Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums
Regards,
David
