Low Mosquito...

[petermcleland]

I think this is the lowest I have seen a propeller in flight!

[blanston12]

[Nigel H-J]

Wow, the props must be only inches from the tarmac. Great piece of flying.

Regards
Nigel.

[cstorey]

Crikey !

[DaveB]

The background to that shot is deceptive. The Mossie is flying over the grass not the tarmac. At a guess.. I'd estimate he's 10ft or more off the deck. Still mighty low though

ATB
DaveB

[Dev One]

There used to be a photo of Percy Blamire holding one of his Gemini props after a low run at Coventry in the late 50's - minus 3" off each tip! Can't find it now!
Keith

[Archer]

The company I used to work for once hired an instructor who was not that familiar with complex types (or: retractable undercarriages). They did put him straight into a Piper Arrow to teach the CPL syllabus. From that point on it was a matter of time until...