ironhide Posted January 12, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Bloody excellent :yahoo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhide Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) On 12/01/2013 at 22:31, glrnet said: Bloody excellent :yahoo: I took a video too - the noise!!!!! Edited January 12, 2013 by ironhide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 On 12/01/2013 at 22:06, Ekona said: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8er Posted January 15, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtB Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 On 12/01/2013 at 22:27, ironhide said: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 oh well not a good start, lets hope http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21074699 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 On 18/01/2013 at 09:11, Beavis said: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z350convert Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Fantastic. That's going to need one heck of a big tube of glue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21483187 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 17 years of his life. Shame. Would have been awesome had they found them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Puzzled as to what was in the crate they found tho? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 On 17/02/2013 at 20:13, rabbitstew said: Puzzled as to what was in the crate they found tho? A Messerschmitt 109 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 On 17/02/2013 at 21:49, DoogyRev said: On 17/02/2013 at 20:13, rabbitstew said: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaggyragster Posted February 18, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 On 18/02/2013 at 11:03, Kaggyragster said: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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