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Re: Spitfire MH367

Posted by david J burke on Tue Jun 18, 2002 01:53:13 PM

In reply top Re: Dick Melton's Walrus and Spitfire MH367 posted by PeterA on Tue Jun 18, 2002 12:12:53 PM

The only problem with this concept is that the project has long since left the 'starting blocks' in terms of her exposure and indeed the public has the seeds sown in their minds that this is genuine Dick Melton Spitfire.
Now she has had an 'identity' attached to her it rather spoilts the concept - after all if it's acceptable to build 'brand new' and the is no illusion about why do we
need to change the team so late in the game.
Perish the thought that a identity could add value to her without entailing any modifications !
In fairness to Dick - I rather liked the idea of this machine from the start. I envisioned a life for her of enless 'circuits and bumps' and the harsh hand of the inexperienced pilot converting to the type. After all what could be better than a Spitfire with no history - when she's bent no worries about retaining as much of her original structure - just take it off and replace with new.
Now her pedigree has been 'elevated' I hope she isn't above training future Spitfire pilot's how to stay alive.

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