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Elliott Marsh - GAR
PostPosted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 2:34 pm 
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Following from its public unveiling last week, Spitfire Mk FRXVIIIe SM845 has flown for the first time at IWM Duxford in the hands of John Romain! Photos below...

Doesn't she just look awesome?!

http://globalaviationresource.com/v2/2013/12/17/news-spitfire-mkxviii-sm845-flies/
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Thanks for that Elliot.

She looks marvelous.

Even if they didn't take my suggestion to paint a sharks mouth on her :lol:

I always appreciate your posts Elliot. You have a great site!

Andy Scott
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A Big "Boy Howdy THANK YOU!" to Mr. Lake for having this Spitfire restored, keeping his other "Low Back" Spitfire a low back, and for the other warbirds he owns :drink3:
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I can't help but reflect on how Supermarine took an originally beautiful aircraft, and through numerous modifications/powerplants/roles, she always continued to be a beautiful hot rod of an aircraft! So glad the plane never lost its beauty and stunning lines.

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andyman64
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i have to say i love the originals but the final generation griffon powered spits are just damned sexy like a fine well trained lean thoroughbred!
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Lightjug
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Awesome news, thanks for sharing. Perhaps she will be gracing the skies next Flying Legends?
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