Red Arrow Jag Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Has anyone heard of the book 'Forty Years On, A Spitfire Flies Again' It was written by Lettice Curtis and documents the history of Supermarine Spitfire Mkxi PL983 (who flew this particular Spitfire at one time) Is it any good? I am wondering where I could get a copy of it, I have tried many book shops around the UK but so far no luck. does anyone know anything about this particular spitfire.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthpiguk Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Has anyone heard of the book 'Forty Years On, A Spitfire Flies Again' It was written by Lettice Curtis and documents the history of Supermarine Spitfire Mkxi PL983 (who flew this particular Spitfire at one time)Is it any good? I am wondering where I could get a copy of it, I have tried many book shops around the UK but so far no luck. does anyone know anything about this particular spitfire.. Nelson & Saunders Classic Motoring Steam and Aviation Publishers 1985 ISBN 0 947750 04 5 Printed by Clifford Frost Ltd London Its a soft jacket book printed in landscape deals mainly with the restoration I got a copy in 85 because a freind was involved with rebuild. Regards,John Has anyone heard of the book 'Forty Years On, A Spitfire Flies Again' It was written by Lettice Curtis and documents the history of Supermarine Spitfire Mkxi PL983 (who flew this particular Spitfire at one time)Is it any good? I am wondering where I could get a copy of it, I have tried many book shops around the UK but so far no luck. does anyone know anything about this particular spitfire.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickers McFunbus Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 does anyone know anything about this particular spitfire.. Spitfire PL983 In short it spent quite a long time at Old Warden, went to be rebuilt at Duxford (as the collections Spitfire V and Sea Hurricane did), was sold, ended up with Warbirds of Great Britain (eventually in storage as most of the collection was), re-appeared at North Weald (IIRC) in the late 90s with a few other interesting types, re-flew in 2000 and tragically crashed fatally (and some may say criminally, but don't expect the French to prosecute their own) in Rouen jalmost exactly a year later. Under rebuild to fly again now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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