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Re: Spitfire XVI SL721

Posted by dumaresqc on Sun Aug 11, 2002 08:07:23 AM

In reply top Re: Spitfire XVI SL721 posted by Tom on Sun Aug 11, 2002 06:03:57 AM

Tom,

Interesting to hear your comments about this bird. Potter only had her in the air for a few months, and apparently, though this is unconfirmed, he also had to make an emergency landing at an alternate airport after some engine troubles. Perhaps this is the end of the line for the "5-star Spit" as an airworthy example. Or maybe it just needs a lot of TLC. I sure would love to see it in the air again though. It's the only airworthy one for about 500 miles.

Charles

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