Warbird Information Exchange

I figured it was Bill's Spitfire - and I'm glad everyone here has shown such restraint in discussing the issue (nobody hollering at him to post the details, etc.). It was a relief to hear that no one was hurt and that the damage can be repaired.

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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)

I second that, based on what I saw Saturday. It would have been impossible to stop even if the Spit had F1 racecar brakes.

As I expressed in another thread and as have so many in this thread, I'm extremely glad there were no bodily injuries.

All those that can should rally around these men and aircraft to return them to flight.

Tommy

Guys here is the thread discussing the events in GLS. Bill has posted several reponses on here.

http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=21481

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"You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass..."
Admiral Isoruku Yamamoto

The newspaper story, Hou Chronicle is about half correct. The Hurricane restoration was long and expensive, and everyone is disappointed. It was a landing rollout accident, I didn't taxi into the Hurricane. I wish it had only been at taxi speed as the damage would have likely been less, except I would have been using some power to taxi whereas here the engine was at idle, throttle closed, since before touchdown. And I don't think it has anything to do with Spitfire brakes as I wasn't using them at that point.. I had not yet reached the spot where I needed to slow and turn off the runway. Also there was no "dogfight" in the air. We were doing low passes in trail, I was last of the fighters, behind the Hurricane, in front of the bombers. The one comment critical of the Museum's "dogfight policy" is factually wrong, as well as in poor taste.

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Bill Greenwood
Spitfire N308WK

Bill, you've been gone from here for a while, but in some circles the paper is referred to as the Houston Comical and not looked at with high regard. There are much better sources for the news around here !

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"You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass..."
Admiral Isoruku Yamamoto

Bill, just wanted to let you know I'm glad you're ok. I'm sorry to hear about your spit. Hopefully you'll be able to have it fixed and back into the air so we can all enjoying watching you fly your pride and joy.

Bill
I'm very glad you and the other pilot are ok. I've also very sorry to hear about this accident, I can't even begin imagine what it is like.

Tim

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www.tailhookstudio.com

I have to defend the Houston Barnacle here because they do consistantly get one thing right...the date on the front page! I don't place my trust in anything after that point...

Chunks

Bill, glad you are ok. How can we help? Need some bits fabricated, let me know. Maybe I can offer some relief. PM me.

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"There are old pilots and bold pilots but few old, bold pilots."

Typical of many newspaper stories on many subjects.

Bill, it's a real shame the accident happened, but like the rest of the WIX community, I'm glad that no one was injured, and I'm glad that the damage to both airplanes is reparable. Please keep us informed as to how things are progressing, within the limits of good sense.

In the mean time, you can still chat with us about the usual stuff!

Cheers!

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Dean Hemphill, K5DH
Port Charlotte, Florida

Glad that you are O.K. bud.

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Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Director