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That is a brave pilot
Right?There had better be more than three in North America. I would think Gander should be there right after Greenland.
Resp:'Silver Spitfire' Takes Flight
A newly restored Spitfire IX is planning a round-the-world trip soon. I found out about it on another forum, and thought it would be interesting to hear your thoughts about it. I wonder how they'll do the trans-oceanic crossings? No paint, no guns, will help with its short legs, but won't make up a lot of ground, either. It will be interesting to follow it's progress, in any event.
If this is the wrong forum, please move the thread.
Stupid to risk such a rare airframe. Success is unlikely.
My thoughts entirelyWhy ?
In 1947 there were still a fair few Spitfires about. I hope for their success & safety both men & machine but WHY is my first thought.Capitán Jaime Storey flew a spitfire across the Atlantic in 1947 from Hurn to Buenos Aires with a 90 gal slipper tank, ( I know one of his descendants).
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I understand there are these things called islands. But seriously, this is a much better machine than that bucket Amelia Earhart had. And he charts it all out, and goes with the prevailing wind, how is it he's not a cinch for this?I wonder how they'll do the trans-oceanic crossings?
I understand there are these things called islands. But seriously, this is a much better machine than that bucket Amelia Earhart had. And he charts it all out, and goes with the prevailing wind, how is it he's not a cinch for this?