WooHoooooo.......!

[Hagar]

I finally hit the jackpot. Look what turned up.

[ozzy72]

Not so much woohoooo as woof woof
Doug you are more jammy than the Robinsons Factory!

Mark

[jrpilot]

Nice shots...why do you and OZZY love these planes so much...do you two fly them or do you two just like them?

[ozzy72]

why do you and OZZY love these planes so much

Well err because its;
a)BEAUTIFUL
b)graceful
c)deadly
d)one of the most significant pieces of British aviation history, try reading up on the Battle of Britain, without this plane and the Hurricane we Brits would all be speaking German.
e)it sounds fabulous
f)I'm involved with building a full-size flying replica

Ozzy

Ps. Doug I've just thought of a perfect word to define your day...

[glb]ORGASMIC[/glb]

[X56SB]

mmmm just like the an124 besides the britsh history thing. its deadly. just think if one fell on you.

[Hagar]

Nice shots...why do you and OZZY love these planes so much...do you two fly them or do you two just like them?

The Spitfire is something special. It's more than just an aircraft & part of our heritage. Also the most beautiful thing you ever did see.

Most people in this country would instantly recognise one even if they're not particularly interested in aircraft. I wish I could have just one flight in it.

Ps. Doug I've just thought of a perfect word to define your day...

ORGASMIC

I reckon you got that about right. I would probably have jumped on my camera & called it a day if these shots hadn't come out.

[ATI_7500]

..without this plane and the Hurricane we Brits would all be speaking German.

What's so bad about speaking German??
*Arrogant expression on face*
*Takes bavarian-style hat*
*Slams the door behind him*

[Wing Nut]

All I can say is WOW!  :o

[Jared]

Wow! Can someone help me pick my jaw up off the floor?  ;)

[HawkerTempest5]

It just gets better. I don't know whats more drool inducing, seeing TD248 close up or chatting with the legend that is John Romain. I love this Spitfire and it's nice to see it back in its usual not-quite-authentic colour shceme.

why do you love these planes so much

It's a very British thing I think. Everyone else will tell you that the Mustang is the greatest Warbird ever built, but us Brits love our little Spitfire

[Woodlouse2002]

What's so bad about speaking German??

Nothing at all. It's the leiderhosen I don't agree with.

[SaVas]

Wow Hagar! Amazing!!! Beautiful!!!

[X56SB]

how many spitfires are left ?

[Hagar]

how many spitfires are left ?

I think there are more Spitfires flying today than for many years, thanks to the dedicated efforts of aircraft restorers like John Romain.* This page will give you some idea. http://www.militaryairshows.co.uk/spitaw.htm
I don't know how current it is but it lists about 53 around the world. Tempest will give you the latest info.

*PS. I complimented John on his beautiful Spitfire (TD248 in my shots). His exact reply was "They're all beautiful".

[HawkerTempest5]

That list looks about right Hagar pal. Just add to it MkIX MK959 and Tr.9 161. That makes something like 55. Oh and Seafire FR 47 VP441. That makes 56