Spitfire NH799 Takes to the Skies

April 15, 2015April 15, 20152 Comments

Last month on this page I published a number of Spitfire posts, a number of which dealt with the ever growing family of airworthy examples surviving around the world. Recently this number has grown again, with Spitfire Mk XIV NH799 returning to flight on the 2nd of April this year. The aircraft has been under restoration … Continue reading Spitfire NH799 Takes to the Skies

“Sigh For A Merlin” – Spitfire Ramblings

March 5, 2015March 5, 20152 Comments

I’ve spent the last couple of months accounting for the various flying Spitfires in the country, as today marks the anniversary of the first flight, I wanted to tell a few stories that have stuck in my mind involving the Spitfire over the years. A Legend In War: Many of you will know that I’ve … Continue reading “Sigh For A Merlin” – Spitfire Ramblings

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Spitfire NH799 Takes to the Skies

“Sigh For A Merlin” – Spitfire Ramblings