Guy Martin's Spitfire : Channel 4 Documentary
Racedo, you seriously want to take time out and read the thread Danny is referring to, it is superlative
About 10 years ago I read an online thread about someone who recorded events that happened every single day during WW2, some guy from Stoke on Trent / The Potteries. It took many many months to read it and sadly no idea of link.
I will download it to puter sometime when have loads of spare time so I can read.
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Tankertrashnav,
Your: "One of the last of The Few! (along with Danny of course!)"
I knew this might happen ! For the record: Danny did not touch a Spitfire until July'42 at his OTU. (Two years after the BoB and the "Few"). Finished the Course in Sept'42, was sent out to India (where there were no Spitfires - typical ! - although they came out later, by which time D. was otherwise engaged).
Came back to RAF in'49, ended at 20 Sqn '50-'51 on Vampires and Spitfires (non-operational - it was no more than a big Calibration Flight). And that was it ! Nothing to do with the Few, old chap !....D.
NutLoose,
Thanks for the plug for "Gaining a Pilots Brevet etc...".....Long may its lum reek...D.
jolihokistix,
My pleasure, Sir !
You see what you've started, TTN ?
No idea. Sounds reasonable. The bomber gunners tested theirs over the N. Sea, I believe. The fighter boys could have done the same over the Channel. If one of your eight was on the blink, you wouldn't notice. If none worked, it would be a good idea to go home....D.
racedo,
I reckon 2105 days in WW2. Would keep you busy.....D.
Cheers, all. Danny.
Your: "One of the last of The Few! (along with Danny of course!)"
I knew this might happen ! For the record: Danny did not touch a Spitfire until July'42 at his OTU. (Two years after the BoB and the "Few"). Finished the Course in Sept'42, was sent out to India (where there were no Spitfires - typical ! - although they came out later, by which time D. was otherwise engaged).
Came back to RAF in'49, ended at 20 Sqn '50-'51 on Vampires and Spitfires (non-operational - it was no more than a big Calibration Flight). And that was it ! Nothing to do with the Few, old chap !....D.
NutLoose,
Thanks for the plug for "Gaining a Pilots Brevet etc...".....Long may its lum reek...D.
jolihokistix,
My pleasure, Sir !
You see what you've started, TTN ?
No idea. Sounds reasonable. The bomber gunners tested theirs over the N. Sea, I believe. The fighter boys could have done the same over the Channel. If one of your eight was on the blink, you wouldn't notice. If none worked, it would be a good idea to go home....D.
racedo,
I reckon 2105 days in WW2. Would keep you busy.....D.
Cheers, all. Danny.
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Those of us in the colonies who like old fighters and fast motorbikes would greatly appreciate a link to this if there is one when it is broadcast.
`Closer to the Edge' made one appreciate just how fookin mad those TT racers are.
`Closer to the Edge' made one appreciate just how fookin mad those TT racers are.
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What type of replica have they built? Is it one of those 80 or 90% scale jobs or is it proper 1:1?
The complete re-building of Spitfire N3200
`Closer to the Edge' made one appreciate just how fookin mad those TT racers are.
I wasn't at his 21st but he had such a baby face that bouncers refused him entry to place his party was at.
He was throwing a hissy fit and arguing until someone went and fetched the manager.
What was funny was his younger brother by 4 years was allowed in no challenge.
And yup Road Racers are mad.
Recommend Guy Martins book, a real good read.
My favourite quote from Guy was in the attempt on the world sledge(!) speed record.
They had an extremely attractive member of the British Olympic team on hand.
Guy
"She says she comes from Baarth, we think it's near Bath"
(Knowledge of English regional accents required sorry)
They had an extremely attractive member of the British Olympic team on hand.
Guy
"She says she comes from Baarth, we think it's near Bath"
(Knowledge of English regional accents required sorry)
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GAR link Here. Restoration carried out by John Romain/ARCo.
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OK ... Ahead of the programme this evening ... if you suddenly get a rush of blood to the head and plan to cash in your Pension Pot to buy a spit ... an article worth reading first 
Goodwood : Boultbee Flight Academy
Coff.
PS. Nice pics ... and they are immaculate close up
Goodwood : Boultbee Flight Academy
Coff.
PS. Nice pics ... and they are immaculate close up
During my time on 1(f) harriers there were a couple of unsuccessful attempts by the RAF to claim the spitfire that was bequeathed to the ground crew some years earlier. If they had not tried to bully their way to it at the time it would have most probably been handed over. Does the present 1(f) still have it or did it ever make it back to the skies?
Did they ever say which parts were actually transferred across, looking at the wreck I would not have thought there were any? A fantastic build however surely a new a/c rather than a restored one!
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Beautiful just beautiful, to all those that were involved. What a guy- that Guy!
People that don't understand aviation will never get it. There was a bit of dust in the Faithless abode tonight!
People that don't understand aviation will never get it. There was a bit of dust in the Faithless abode tonight!
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My personal opinion ... I thought it was an excellent piece delivered in the expected 'Boys Own' style of Guy Martin. The craftsmanship of all the engineers involved (seen and unseen ... then and now) simply outstanding 
Perhaps Nutty knows how much of the original aircraft was included in the re-build.
Well worth watching
Perhaps Nutty knows how much of the original aircraft was included in the re-build.
Well worth watching
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Yes it was the Buchon version, in Spanish service with the RR Merlin, they were the ones used in the B Of B film. In fact the prototype 109 was Roll Royce powered prewar.
Dctyke, the Spitfire is I believe now owned by the 1 Sqn association, when 1 Sqn shifted up north it went to the BBMF where it had some tarting up done to it before it followed the Squadron up north.
Coff, often not a lot, the CAA require a data plate for a "rebuild" but that's about it, the rest will be more or less totally new, indeed the data plate is often renewed, but you need the genuine plate to start with. One I know had an original leading edge in it, but that's was about it.
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Dctyke, the Spitfire is I believe now owned by the 1 Sqn association, when 1 Sqn shifted up north it went to the BBMF where it had some tarting up done to it before it followed the Squadron up north.
Coff, often not a lot, the CAA require a data plate for a "rebuild" but that's about it, the rest will be more or less totally new, indeed the data plate is often renewed, but you need the genuine plate to start with. One I know had an original leading edge in it, but that's was about it.
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