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Discussion in 'Australia' started by Steve355F1, Oct 23, 2014.

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  1. Steve355F1

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    #8226 Steve355F1, Mar 13, 2025
    So I’ve sold an organ or two, scrounged around behind the couch, loitered around the most lucrative public toilets, spent some time “working” for Ian and Greg, and last night was finally able to confirm my 75 minute Spitfire flight from Goodwood aerodrome in July.

    During the flight I will soar over the cliffs of Dover and see the French coast.
    I guess this is about as close as it’s possible to get to experiencing what it was like in 1940.
    Without the getting shot at bit, hopefully…

    Also going to have Chloe and her father in a “chase plane” formate on us for ten minutes or so while I’m up so they can take pics and video.

    :)


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  2. moretti

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    #8227 moretti, Mar 13, 2025
    Have a great time mate, looks like all my planning for UK trip won't happen due to health issues

    I love Spitfires as you know
     
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    #8228 Maranello550, Mar 13, 2025
    That’s awesome Steve!…
     
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    #8229 greg246, Mar 14, 2025
    Fantastic and Roger that!
     
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    #8230 knocker, Mar 14, 2025
    That’s very cool Steve, I’ll be there in July, if I spot a spitfire I’ll give you a wave you lucky lucky old duck :)
     
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    #8231 Ferraridoc, Mar 16, 2025
    Awesome
     
  7. Steve355F1

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    #8232 Steve355F1, Mar 25, 2025
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    #8233 moretti, Mar 25, 2025
    Gary ?
     
  9. carl888

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    #8234 carl888, Mar 25, 2025
    No, en route to Sydney, delivering a host of Mondial, air cooled Porsche parts and cash, for Greg.
     
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    #8235 Steve355F1, Mar 25, 2025
    Didn’t see a rainbow flag hanging out the window, but you never know.
     
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    #8236 Steve355F1, Mar 25, 2025
    Word on the street is it was delivering munitions.

    Came direct from South Africa.

    So yes, possibly to Greg. :eek:
     
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    #8237 islerodreaming, Mar 25, 2025
    747-200. Makes it 40+ years old - should have posted this in vintage!
     
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    #8238 Steve355F1, Mar 25, 2025
    I thought it might be a -400 freighter which didn’t have the extended upper deck?

    Probably wrong. Either way a lovely lady to see.
     
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    #8239 Gleggy, Mar 25, 2025
    It doesn't matter if a pilot has done a million hours in a all types of Aeroplanes.
    It is the time, albeit small, spent at the controls of a Spitfire that he cherishes and recalls most often.
    You will never regret the decision, you should be able to get Go-Pro footage as well of your ugly dial in the back seat.
    And you will amazed at just how light and responsive the controls are. How quick the speed builds in the dive.
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    Chocks away.
     
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    #8240 Maranello550, Mar 26, 2025
    Yeah 400F Steve..UK based..Hopefully I’ll be doing some of their transition training onto the 777F this summer..
     
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    #8241 Maranello550, Mar 26, 2025
    That’s a long list..Check the oils , kick the tyres and FO..That’s what Rob does in his pommy HOS ..Maybe he dosent kick the tyres ..He probably taps them with a Georgian spoon..:)
     
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    #8242 Ferraridoc, Mar 26, 2025
    I think he has staff to check the oil and then take the cane out of the cupboard and give the tyres a damned good thrashing
     
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    #8243 greg246, Mar 26, 2025
    The family elephant drags it out to the runway
     
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    #8244 Steve355F1, Mar 26, 2025
    And the family has its own tower
     
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    #8245 islerodreaming, Mar 26, 2025
    I stand corrected.
     
  21. Ferraridoc

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    #8246 Ferraridoc, Mar 26, 2025
    That's a lot of F's
     
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    #8247 Gleggy, Mar 26, 2025
    We always use a lot of F's when your name comes up Pat!!
     
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    #8248 Ferraridoc, Mar 26, 2025
    Fabulous?
     
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    #8249 Cyt, Mar 26, 2025
    Fabulous fantastic & full of it ;)
     
  25. Maranello550

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    #8250 Maranello550, Mar 26, 2025
    FFS?..:)
     
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