Shuttleworth Spitfire Vc AR501 ( G-AWII )
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Shuttleworth Spitfire Vc AR501 ( G-AWII )
Can anybody tell me where this aircraft is? It has been conspicuous by it's absence for some time now, and there is no sign of it at Old Warden. A friend of mine is a regular visitor to Shuttlewoth and he has asked the question several times, but has been given the brush off on each occasion.
My interest is that I am an original member of the team that restored this aircraft to flying condition at Duxford from 1972 -1975, and subsequently looked after it until it's operating base was controversially moved from Duxford to Old Warden in the 80's.
Mike.
My interest is that I am an original member of the team that restored this aircraft to flying condition at Duxford from 1972 -1975, and subsequently looked after it until it's operating base was controversially moved from Duxford to Old Warden in the 80's.
Mike.
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It is on a major overhaul at Old Warden, I saw pictures of it in their magazine 'propswing' a week or so ago. I believe it will be back in the air next year. Absolutely no need to be worried, just a routine major.
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It has been conspicuous by it's absence for some time now, and there is no sign of it at Old Warden. A friend of mine is a regular visitor to Shuttlewoth and he has asked the question several times, but has been given the brush off on each occasion.
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Wonderful picture, Brian. If the Taceval siren ever sounds at Old Warden, I think the engineers might possibly leave that one alone. 
On a serious note, that photograph speaks volumes to anybody who might think that maintaining old aeroplanes in a safe flying condition involves little more than a can of polish.
On a serious note, that photograph speaks volumes to anybody who might think that maintaining old aeroplanes in a safe flying condition involves little more than a can of polish.
