Spitfire aerobatics from an unusual perspective!
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Spitfire aerobatics from an unusual perspective!
This does things to your head...
Is it real? The paintwork looks just a little too perfect.
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Newly restored by Avspecs and first flight just a month ago - John Lamont giving her a wring out... This one was on the gate at Leuchars for many years, then Bentley Priory before being acquired by Historic Flying in 1988. Moved around several owners as a project since then, now owned by Tony Banta who tasked Avspecs with completion - I imagine she'll be on her way to California soon.
I believe John Gillespie Magee, Jr. was along for that beautiful flight. Thank you for posting, treadigraph!
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Great video. If the pilot’s name is John Lamont, the aircraft lettering couldn’t be more appropriate.
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John used to be one of the guest display pilots at Flying Legends 20+ years ago, probably under the auspices of Ray and Mark Hanna who would go home to New Zealand for the Wanaka displays. Great days...
