[Misc] Achtung Spitfeuer!!

wunt be druv

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Jun 17, 2011

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Just a heads up for you warbird lovers, a mate of mine is flying a Spitfire tomorrow afternoon, he is planning to fly along the coast eastwards from Goodwood at around 14:30, the plan is to cross the coast at Bognor, follow along past Worthing and Brighton before cutting inland to Lewes for a couple of victory rolls then heading back on the same route.
To track the Spitfire it's no. is SM520 or GCLXB, both are MK1V's so listen out for that glorious merlin growling through the Sussex skies!

 

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Had the pleasure of seeing one fly over Chawton/Alton last week. Fantastic sight.

 

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wunt be druv said:

Just a heads up for you warbird lovers, a mate of mine is flying a Spitfire tomorrow afternoon, he is planning to fly along the coast eastwards from Goodwood at around 14:30, the plan is to cross the coast at Bognor, follow along past Worthing and Brighton before cutting inland to Lewes for a couple of victory rolls then heading back on the same route.
To track the Spitfire it's no. is SM520 or GCLXB, both are MK1V's so listen out for that glorious merlin growling through the Sussex skies!

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Great!

*checks diary*

Oh, I'll be in London

 

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something I would dearly love to do

 

seagullsovergrimsby

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Has anyone told Fabian ?

 

MJsGhost

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I'm lucky enough to live under the flightpath of a couple of the Spitfire experiences that fly from Biggin Hill - the Beachy Head route and a "Coastal Patrol" experience.
A magnificent sight (and sound)

 

Flounce

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Are there any airworthy Messerschmitts in the UK?

 

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METALMICKY

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My favourite Spitfire moment! Aces High!

 

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Seagull on the Hill

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MJsGhost said:

I'm lucky enough to live under the flightpath of a couple of the Spitfire experiences that fly from Biggin Hill - the Beachy Head route and a "Coastal Patrol" experience.
A magnificent sight (and sound)

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I also live under the Spitfire flight path.
Was lucky enough to see 2 flying wing tip to wing tip on Saturday.

 

wunt be druv

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Just heard that the flight will be earlier because of a weather front moving in, should be around 11:15 ish...

 

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Been lucky enough to been up with one. And see a mock battle with a 109. Marvellous. Bloody marvellous. Boys own stuff.

 

Grizz

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Flounce said:

Are there any airworthy Messerschmitts in the UK?

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No, there are two airworthy types in the world that aren't the Spanish equivalent built under licence and I think both are registered in Germany. Ones a G-6 variant and the other is a G-14. Last couple of years has also seen a Fw190 take to the skies, but it's a replica built from numerous different frames.

And I was lucky enough to fly in MT818 from Biggin Hill 8 years ago for my 40th birthday. An indescribable experience and had the privilege of taking control for a few minutes.

 

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Seagull on the Hill said:

I also live under the Spitfire flight path.
Was lucky enough to see 2 flying wing tip to wing tip on Saturday.

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Update:
A Spitfire has just flown over my house!

 

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Went for a pootle along the coast with a mate who has a PPL last week, went to Headcorn from Shoreham, landed to have a coffee and was lucky enough to see the pair being readied and then take off while we were waiting to take off ourselves. Good views of the Amex and Lancing too…..

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wunt be druv

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Jun 17, 2011

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Grizz said:

No, there are two airworthy types in the world that aren't the Spanish equivalent built under licence and I think both are registered in Germany. Ones a G-6 variant and the other is a G-14. Last couple of years has also seen a Fw190 take to the skies, but it's a replica built from numerous different frames.

And I was lucky enough to fly in MT818 from Biggin Hill 8 years ago for my 40th birthday. An indescribable experience and had the privilege of taking control for a few minutes.

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I did similar myself for my birthday, Mrs. Wunt be Druv spent my hard earned money on a flight from Goodwood as a treat ...wonderful experience, especially taking the controls! We made it to Wunt be Druv heights and did a victory roll over my back garden, fantastic day, never to be forgotten!!

 

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wunt be druv said:

I did similar myself for my birthday, Mrs. Wunt be Druv spent my hard earned money on a flight from Goodwood as a treat ...wonderful experience, especially taking the controls! We made it to Wunt be Druv heights and did a victory roll over my back garden, fantastic day, never to be forgotten!!

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I still watch the go pro video of it on my birthday, it's just an epic experience . The Victory and barrel rolls were insane, totally expected Christopher Plummer to be waiting for us at dispersal to give us a rollicking for it I only have a few things I've ever wanted to do in life and thought that would be the one I'd never get to tick off the list. Thankfully I had the money to do it and a husband who knew how much it meant.

 

The Lemming Stomper

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Flounce said:

Are there any airworthy Messerschmitts in the UK?

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Not sure, but there are plenty of Fokkers expected in Brighton this evening

 

the wanderbus

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Seagull on the Hill said:

Update:
A Spitfire has just flown over my house!

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I often work around the Shipbourne area and saw these three come over a few weeks back.

 

herecomesaregular

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Dr Q

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Flounce said:

Are there any airworthy Messerschmitts in the UK?

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As someone else has said, there are a few of the Spanish variant in the UK, Buchon 109s. Ironically they have RR Merlin engines.