This week may be a little thin on the ground in terms of the usual Warbird Tails content, so I thought it would be a good time for another short "ramblings" type post. The airshow season is nearly upon us yet again! March is always an exciting time in the world of warbirds and airshows, … Continue reading Off Season Wind Down…
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UK Spitfires Part 3: The Teens…
Concluding the look at UK based Spitfires, it is now time to look at the Spitfire's Teenage years, with the Mk XIV, XVI, XVIII and XIX. Mark XIV: The Mark XIV was an important development in the grand scheme of the Spitfire. The Rolls Royce Griffon engine had been introduced to the Spitfire in 1941, … Continue reading UK Spitfires Part 3: The Teens…
Museum Photo Post: Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight – RAF Coningsby
Following on from last weeks look at East Kirkby, it is the case of a short drive down the road to RAF Coningsby, which is home to the world famous Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight. I hadn't visited the flight in some time so was keen to take a hangar tour, winter makes for an … Continue reading Museum Photo Post: Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight – RAF Coningsby