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Re: Underwater Spitfire RK912 See

Posted by PeterA on Tue Aug 19, 2003 12:36:45 PM

In reply top Re: Underwater Spitfire RK912 See posted by Cees Broere on Tue Aug 19, 2003 10:36:11 AM

AndyS and I went over to see this machine in February last year. Unfortunately it is not as good in reality as it appears in the photos. The Guy is asking top dollar, no problem with that, but the condition of all the steel parts is very disappointing and the pricey cockpit fit items are great for static but would not go again for flight in my view. Something in the fresh water lake has played absolute havoc with the steel whilst some aluminium parts are fine. No question on the provenance - the serial RK912 stencilled as clear as a bell on some panels and still amazingly readable.
Its time will come.

: Seems like this has been for sale for over a year now, so
: there are no eager takers queing to buy her.
:
: Shame that a significant bit of Spit is being treated this
: way.
:
: Anyone has any plans to put her out of her misery?
:
: Cees

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