ironhide Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 We'll just have to wait and see I guess, from what i've heard It's still very much unknown whether or not there are any spitfires in Burma and if there are the condition of them is questionable. My boss recently bought a Mk5 Spitfire which is currently under going restoration and an engine rebuild - he's in contact with a lot of experts who are all very dubious about the Burma Spits. However his spitfire was found in Australia as it was shipped there in pieces from the UK after a runway accident. It was her 70th birthday in September and there was a private show at Biggin Hill, I took some photos which you might all like to see David Shepherd Signing a painting for me And this is the Mk5 spitfire as she stands, although I think she's got a few more panels since this photo was taken: Hurricane Quote
ironhide Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) Bloody excellent :yahoo: I took a video too - the noise!!!!! Edited January 12, 2013 by ironhide Quote
Paddy78 Posted January 13, 2013 Posted January 13, 2013 Top shout, I'm in +1 That sounds awesome! I used to live in a village in Lincolnshire and the Vulcan used to fly over on occasion! Thanks for the heads-up ATTAK 1 Quote
Av8er Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Been keeping track of the post, and despite 66 people registering their interest, piston heads admin have said once arranged the event will be on a first come first serve.... The existing list will not be taken into account. Quote
KurtB Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 We'll just have to wait and see I guess, from what i've heard It's still very much unknown whether or not there are any spitfires in Burma and if there are the condition of them is questionable. My boss recently bought a Mk5 Spitfire which is currently under going restoration and an engine rebuild - he's in contact with a lot of experts who are all very dubious about the Burma Spits. However his spitfire was found in Australia as it was shipped there in pieces from the UK after a runway accident. It was her 70th birthday in September and there was a private show at Biggin Hill, I took some photos which you might all like to see Some fantastic photos there ironhide Quote
Beavis Posted January 18, 2013 Author Posted January 18, 2013 oh well not a good start, lets hope http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21074699 Quote
rabbitstew Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 oh well not a good start, lets hope http://www.bbc.co.uk...d-asia-21074699 I just read that myself. Shame as a lot of people had their hopes up. Still, the main guy is convinced they are there somewhere and is continuing to look.... Quote
z350convert Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Fantastic. That's going to need one heck of a big tube of glue Quote
DoogyRev Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21483187 Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 17 years of his life. Shame. Would have been awesome had they found them. Quote
rabbitstew Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 Puzzled as to what was in the crate they found tho? Quote
DoogyRev Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 Puzzled as to what was in the crate they found tho? A Messerschmitt 109 Quote
Beavis Posted February 18, 2013 Author Posted February 18, 2013 Puzzled as to what was in the crate they found tho? A Messerschmitt 109 but not in Burma jim, may be a zero though! Quote
Kaggyragster Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 I would not be at all surprised if in fact they had found "something" of note, but due to its nature, decided to keep it quiet!! Quote
rabbitstew Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 I would not be at all surprised if in fact they had found "something" of note, but due to its nature, decided to keep it quiet!! That's what I thought. The dude had made this his life mission so I can't see him giving up now. Lol @ Messerschmitt. Quote
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