R Palimaka Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) Vintage Wings of Canada performed a test flight of their recently restored Spitfire Mk.IX, in markings of 442 Squadron RCAF. She flew without issues this morning at 9:30am. I now have two Spitfires (and a Mk.XIV crated in storage), a Mustang, two Hurricanes a P-40 and a Swordfish (among other aircraft) within two hours driving distance. This was the restoration project that was started in Comox, BC. Richard Edited June 7, 2017 by R Palimaka BloorwestSiR, MikeC, dennismcc and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconspit Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 ...really cool..., hope you see' em often.... R Palimaka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Great news Richard! I was there last summer but it's closer to a 6 hour drive for me. Can't wait to see the XIV once that's done. Carl R Palimaka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 They told me the Mk. XIV is a basketcase, and is stored safely in a sea container. It would likely be a very long restoration, but look where their Spitfire IX started. That specific Mk. XIV aircraft doesn't have a direct connection to the RCAF or Canadians, but of course we flew Spitfire XIVs of various versions. That would be amazing to hear a Griffon-powered Spit in the air. Richard alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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