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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

14th Jul 2023, 10:15

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Spitfire on its nose in the US, interesting recovery technique

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Posted By treadigraph

Indeed, not cheap for the inspection but I...

Indeed, not cheap for the inspection but I believe several Merlin/Griffon prop strikes at low RPM in recent years have destroyed the wooden blades but engines have been undamaged... Years ago the...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

10th Jul 2023, 18:38

Replies: 7

Spitfire on its nose in the US, interesting recovery technique

Views: 2,965

Posted By treadigraph

John Sessions (owner) said prop appears to be the...

John Sessions (owner) said prop appears to be the only major casualty, recovery was apparently done very carefully; looks like there is something cushioning the airframe on the back of the truck.

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