Jazzy Jase Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 During my lunchtime walk I was lucky enough to see a Spitfire fly past almost directly above me. As there aren't many Spits flying these days I was wondering which one it was and any help would be appreciated. Facts: It had pointy (not clipped) wings. It had invasion stipes. I was in Marlow, Bucks. Not facts: Sounded like a Griffon engine to my untrained ear. I think it had a pointy tail. I don't think it was a 2 seater. I don't think it was painted blue. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundylunch Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 During my lunchtime walk I was lucky enough to see a Spitfire fly past almost directly above me.As there aren't many Spits flying these days I was wondering which one it was and any help would be appreciated. Facts: It had pointy (not clipped) wings. It had invasion stipes. I was in Marlow, Bucks. Not facts: Sounded like a Griffon engine to my untrained ear. I think it had a pointy tail. I don't think it was a 2 seater. I don't think it was painted blue. Any ideas? Could be either of two that have Invasion stripes, a PRXI or a PR XIX, the latter being Griffon powered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jase Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 Could be either of two that have Invasion stripes, a PRXI or a PR XIX, the latter being Griffon powered Ta. I've been having a bit of a look on the net and I think the latter is most likely, but I'm sure it wasn't painted blue. The only other contenders are 2 seaters though and I'm sure it didn't have 2 seats. Curse my poor memory and eyesight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane363 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Well it definately wasn't anyhting from BBMF... All the a/c are in bits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickers McFunbus Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) Ta. I've been having a bit of a look on the net and I think the latter is most likely, but I'm sure it wasn't painted blue. The only other contenders are 2 seaters though and I'm sure it didn't have 2 seats. Curse my poor memory and eyesight! ML407 would be the obvious choice. AFAIK Tom Blair's single seat Mk IX PL344 hasn't gone back to the States yet. A few years ago, following its restoration at Booker it would've been almost a certainty. According to G-INFO its under "a potential change of ownership". Edited January 13, 2009 by Vickers McFunbus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jase Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 Well it definately wasn't anyhting from BBMF... All the a/c are in bits All of them??? That's not good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 The BBMF A/C arein bits because of their winter overhaul. Ready for this years Airshow season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jase Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 The BBMF A/C arein bits because of their winter overhaul.Ready for this years Airshow season. Of course, that makes sense. So, if it wasn't a BBMF one then that rules out the Griffon engine I think. Vickers McFunbus's suggestions seem like the most likely in that case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I would guess a MkIX as the most likely candidate too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 And it wasn't Rolls Royces as that's sitting up on sticks as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyeomanry Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Browsing through another car forum i'm a member of - another member posted some Spit pics taken his week - has invasion stripes and is two seater...Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jase Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Browsing through another car forum i'm a member of - another member posted some Spit pics taken his week - has invasion stripes and is two seater...Neil Do you have a link to the pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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