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FSX Realair Spitfire request
Posted: 19 Aug 2010, 22:20
by Blister
My dad use to be a fitter in the RAF and claims that he worked on the Shuttleworth Spitfire
http://www.airmuseumsuk.org/airshow/200 ... 0LF.Vc.htm
Now in his 80's I would love to be able to "show him round" the Realair Spit in these colours and then put it through it's paces as he watched.
I have many happy memories as he took students to airshows - being left to my own devices on occasion - (He was a lecturer at Loughborough University)
Happy days - can anyone help recreate them?
Here's hoping!
(and thank you in advance!)
Re: FSX Realair Spitfire request
Posted: 22 Aug 2010, 15:42
by Techy111
Seeing as its for a good cause.....Early WIP...
As your aware its not a Mk5 with the RealAir Spit....Mk9 i believe..?
Tony
Re: FSX Realair Spitfire request
Posted: 23 Aug 2010, 20:28
by Blister
<--- wishes he could do this sort of thing!
That is looking great! I know, it's a shame about the mark - but the thought is what counts! I can't thank you enough!
B
Re: FSX Realair Spitfire request
Posted: 31 Aug 2010, 19:16
by Blister
Some inspiration to help you on your way!
http://plane-crazy.purplecloud.net/Airc ... _mk_5c.htm
http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/wp-content/ ... 4-1517.jpg
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Supermar ... 0635668/L/
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Supermar ... 3a7348cb44
I spoke to my father about it last night and he seems to think that when it arrived it was clipped wing - but I have'nt had time to google that yet....
They also had a Martlett (which is now being restored at Yeovilton and a Sea Hurricane - which also might be the Shuttleworth one). I have seen photos of the latter being craned into the Transport Technology Department there - might see if I can find the photos and identify it.
http://plane-crazy.purplecloud.net/Airc ... ricane.htm Confirmed - the Hurricane WAS the one that went to Shuttleworth (LF738)
I do remember a hydraulics contraption that had the joystick and wheels from a Spitfire - I wonder what happened to that! And there was a B25 Control panel - (too high for little boys to get their hands on unfortunately). This was all in addition to a Hunter (XE677 - later G-HUNN and the prototype Provost - that I spent HOURS in during the school holidays - seem to remember being told NOT to touch anything that was painted Yellow and Black for some reason!)
Happy days!
B
