Spitfire replica

• Peter Black

• Oct 26, 2019

This is now a Heritage Centre, but was a real airfield dating back to 1913. For those with an interest in aviation history, there's a great deal of information at http://rafmontrose.org.uk/history-2/

 

• pentaxuser

• Oct 26, 2019

Peter is this the one that the guy can move in parts and re-assemble in about 24 hours at various shows?

pentaxuser

 

• Peter Black

• Oct 26, 2019

I don't think this one moves from here PU, but there seem to be quite a few in different places. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Spitfire#Restorations_and_replicas There's also a 2 seater version elsewhere that you can be taken up for a flight in, but not a cheap event. https://www.classic-wings.co.uk/fly-in-a-spitfire/

 

• pentaxuser

• Oct 26, 2019

OK thanks. Not the version I was thinking of. It was one that looked for all the world like a genuine Spitfire but was "self assembly. It can literally be dismantled and moved from show to show relatively easily

 

• Ken Bingham

• Oct 26, 2019

@pentaxuser Interesting concept. I had no idea. I did notice the tie-downs on this one, but maybe they're actually locks, to thwart ne'er-do-wells who might run off with it in pieces. I know Peter says this one is permanent, but you never know.