europapete Posted March 10 Posted March 10 I BOOKED A SPITFIRE FLIGHT!!!!!!!  Lee-on-Solent 1st April 😃 No, it's NOT a joke, unless the weather is crap, lol. It IS the anniversary of the RAF though ( purely coincidental, as we are in the area at that time ) Greif8, mozart, geedubelyer and 26 others 29
Archimedes Posted March 10 Posted March 10 Phenomenal!!!! Woohoooooooooo!!!!!!!! Â Kind regards, Paul europapete and Martinnfb 1 1
europapete Posted March 10 Author Posted March 10 (edited) Thanks Paul  We are over for a family meet-up in Redmire, Wensleydale and do some family reserch around Winchester for Darlenes' side before they got on the Mayflower. We planned on visiting the Victory, and then got sidetracked. OOPS! LOLOLOL. ( still going to the Vic though, need info for the Heller 1/100 kit ) Edited March 10 by europapete Archimedes, MikeC, geedubelyer and 1 other 4
europapete Posted March 10 Author Posted March 10 (edited) Hi Mike, nope, not pics, my hands will be full of joy stick. Did order a video to be taken though. D is tagging along on the sidekick 'plane, so she will take some pics ( So....I guess I will need another kit and a two seater conversion 🤪) Yes, I know, pics or it's not real ! Edited March 10 by europapete geedubelyer, Kagemusha and Martinnfb 3
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted March 10 Posted March 10 You lucky son of a ..... ! Way to go! Maybe you could rig up a GOPRO camera somehow. europapete and Martinnfb 2
europapete Posted March 10 Author Posted March 10 (edited) Don't need to, the flight guys already have that sorted. Spitfires.com I did the 45 min flight with chase plane (six seater) for family, with aerobatics, and the video. I am 65 and have already outlived my Dad by nearly 10 years. I reckon the only thing I can take to my hole in the ground is my memories. So.. the old saying is "whoever dies with the most toys wins". May I modify that to "with the most memories" ??  Edited March 10 by europapete Martinnfb, Polecadt, geedubelyer and 4 others 7
Archimedes Posted March 10 Posted March 10 1 hour ago, europapete said: Don't need to, the flight guys already have that sorted. Spitfires.com I did the 45 min flight with chase plane (six seater) for family, with aerobatics, and the video. I am 65 and have already outlived my Dad by nearly 10 years. I reckon the only thing I can take to my hole in the ground is my memories. So.. the old saying is "whoever dies with the most toys wins". May I modify that to "with the most memories" ??  100% Pete: focus on experiences not stuff…and this has to be one of the best!  kind regards, Paul europapete, Martinnfb, Christa and 1 other 3 1
europapete Posted March 10 Author Posted March 10 (edited) I still can't believe I just did that! AND with Darlene's blessing!!!!! She is sooooo AWESOME! Edited March 10 by europapete CRAZY IVAN5, Kagemusha, Polecadt and 2 others 5
mozart Posted March 10 Posted March 10 Well done Pete, brilliant news. I think I may do one this year too, it’s been three years since my Hurricane one. The bonus for me is that I can fly over my house. Martinnfb, Kagemusha, geedubelyer and 1 other 4
MikeC Posted March 10 Posted March 10 Excellent, and what a great place to do it from. In fact, quite appropriate for an American: In 1944 VCS-7 came ashore from their various Battleships, did some type conversion training with one of the American Spitfire Tac-Recce units, then flew Spitfire Mk Vs from Lee-on-Solent as part of the Fleet Spotting Pool. The mission was spotting for the Fleet's guns over the beaches on D-Day.  Aside from that, the whole area is extremely historic. Apart from being a huge Naval centre, there is plenty of aviation history as well, and it was a major centre for D-Day. Here's a few photos I took when I visited a year or three ago  How long are you in the area? I can give you a list of visit recommendations.  But of course, the main aim is the flight. Enjoy it!! geedubelyer, mozart, Martinnfb and 1 other 3 1
nmayhew Posted March 10 Posted March 10 My Wife bought me a Spitfire flight for my 50th back in 2022 - it was awesome  you will have a fantastic time i am sure - enjoy! Martinnfb and geedubelyer 2
LSP_Mike Posted March 10 Posted March 10 I am a wee envious, for the flight, and also for seeing Victory. Both would be awesome. Enjoy, young man. Martinnfb and Archimedes 2
geedubelyer Posted March 10 Posted March 10 Very exciting for you Pete. Savour every moment. This may sound strange but I hope you have some fluffy white clouds on the day for two reasons. One, they'll make a great backdrop for the in-flight photos and two, the air may allow you to feel the aircraft alive beneath you. Have fun.  Cheers, Guy Martinnfb, MikeC and CRAZY IVAN5 3
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