Keeping Historic Aircraft Alive

[Ranald]

Not of interest for every one, but fascinating historic engineering still in use.

What does it take to restore a World War Two Spitfire

WEB LINK: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-32935757

Ranald

[albalad]

Re: Keeping Historic Aircraft Alive

Some interesting photographs here showing Spitfire restoration in Auckland:

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/battle-brit...red-new-zealan

Sorry, link doesn't seem to work.

[1938 Observer]

Re: Keeping Historic Aircraft Alive

John,

Here is the link to story and photographs.

Battle of Britain: See How Spitfire WWII Fighter Planes are Restored in New ZealandBy Mary-Ann Russon
July 10, 2014 11:23 BSTIt's the anniversary of the Battle of Britain and we're celebrating the Supermarine Spitfire - the single-seat fighter plane credited with winning against Nazi Germany's Luffwaffe airforce in the first major campaign ever to be fought entirely by air forces.




http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/battle-brit...ealand-1456094


Gordon.