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Re: Tom, Spitfire Mk I under restoration - Westlands

Posted by PeterA on Wed Nov 06, 2002 02:03:39 PM

In reply top Re: Tom, Spitfire Mk I under restoration posted by Ron Henry on Wed Nov 06, 2002 01:07:16 PM

Although technically designated a Mk.I, AR213 is a Westlands built Spitfire and, from the data plate, the 2nd machine that they produced under license.It was well behind schedule being delivered to the RAF in July 1941 straight to 57 OTU rather than a squadron. At this time Castle Bromwich were well into Mk.V production. Two blade propellor - hardly! A three blade prop and an external armoured windscreen, as early Mk V - yes please.

: : Tom,
: :
: : Is this Mk I AR213 G-AIST you are working on?
: :
: : What exactly does the restoration consist of, just an ov
: er
: : haul or a rebuild. And if the latter is the case will sh
: e
: : be fitted with a threebladed propellor to resemble a tru
: e
: : Mk I?.
: :
: : Thanks in advance
: :
: : Cees
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: ..... or even a 2-blade for the real rivet counters out th
: ere ?!! ;-)

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