70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPITFIRE
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70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPITFIRE
I believe there will be a celebration of the first flight of the Spitfire near Southampton tomorrow (4 Mar). Was it as good as the Hurricane, and what is the modern day equivelant.
So the Spitfire flew only 18 years before the first flight of the Lightning (well P1B) which in turn was only only 15 years before man landed on the moon, which was only 17 years before the Challenger disaster which was only 18 years before the 100th anniversary of the Wright Bros, which was only 3 years ago. My how time flies.
Think my sums are right, but it is 2hrs afer JD number 1.
1936
1954
1969
1985
2003
Think my sums are right, but it is 2hrs afer JD number 1.
1936
1954
1969
1985
2003
Or, to put it another way:
Wright Brothers first flight to Spitfire first flight, 33 years
Spitfire first flight to man on the moon, 33 years
Man on the moon to now, almost 37 years.
Where is aeronautics going?
Wright Brothers first flight to Spitfire first flight, 33 years
Spitfire first flight to man on the moon, 33 years
Man on the moon to now, almost 37 years.
Where is aeronautics going?
Originally Posted by Tombstone
In five years time, we'll all be looking at Typhoon and wishing we were flying it.
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Spitfire flypast is tomorrow.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/hampshire/conte..._feature.shtml
Saw a couple going over Southampton today, presumably checking the route out.
Awesome sight! can't wait till tomorrow!!
Hope the weather is good!
cheers guys,
Ghostie
http://www.bbc.co.uk/hampshire/conte..._feature.shtml
Saw a couple going over Southampton today, presumably checking the route out.
Awesome sight! can't wait till tomorrow!!
Hope the weather is good!
cheers guys,
Ghostie
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My favourite spitfire video:
Spitfire Vs Reporter.
I know it's been posted before, but I couldn't resist - just brilliant.
STH
Spitfire Vs Reporter.
I know it's been posted before, but I couldn't resist - just brilliant.
STH
Spitfires
Just out in my back garden, radio tuned to Sam. tower, and 5 Spits in line abreast right over my head, fortunately I am about 3 miles east and on the downwind leg for r/h circuit when using 02, magic, thanks guys you sure looked and sounded good!
Regards Den.
Regards Den.
They sounded quite good from the holding point at Southampton too . Absolutely gourgeous aircraft and fantastic soundtrack - really made my week. Still doesn't beat the one that flew over a poppy field that I was standing in - that was a real weepy .
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