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By: 16th December 2003 at 16:19 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Did you give 'em a ring, Janie? ;)
By: 16th December 2003 at 16:26 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-I've just had a quick deco at the site - obviously that engine ISN'T a Merlin! It looks to me like a Jabiru engine, the kind that's in the Spitfire Mk26 (my favourite! lol). The Mk26 is a two-seater with one-behind-the-other seating - not in a seperate cockpit like the true Tr9 Spitfire.
The Mustang in the photo is a Titan T-51, an all-aluminium 3/4 replica powered by a Rotax of some sort (can't remember offhand), and the Messerschmitt image is of a GRP flying replica built in Germany - certainly NOT a two-seater, at least that I know of!! :confused:
By: 16th December 2003 at 16:30 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-The "Messerschmitt"
By: 16th December 2003 at 16:30 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-No, Daz. I'm just finding the whole thing unbelievable. I thought I'd get other folks views rather than boring you with my own first. Why don't you give them a call. Don't forget to ask about the price of insurance while you are there.
In response to your message above. That explains a lot. Thanks.
By: 16th December 2003 at 16:34 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-They have got to be having a laugh....have you seen the prices.
Dodgy replicas at that.
By: 16th December 2003 at 16:35 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-I'll send them an e-mail - I'll be damned if I'll waste money on a phone-call talking to some yahoo who knows sod-all of what he's talking about! See what I can glean from it.
You never know, it might well be genuine. The Titan T-51 and the Spitfire Mk26 can (and do) carry two people, but the '109? (Daz restrains himself from busting a nut while laughing ;))
By: 16th December 2003 at 16:40 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-109 seems to have nosed over and squished the nose, but at least they have taken out all that metal blocking your vision.
Have to give them credit.... it is the funniest thing I have read today.
By: 16th December 2003 at 16:44 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-What's even funnier is the VERY crap dubbing of a real Spitfire fly-by over the video of the Mk26 taking off :D
I'd half-believe it if it were more professionally done - but it's not!
Still, it's the first time I've seen footage of the Mk26 in flight. Not bad at all...
By: 16th December 2003 at 16:47 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Couldn't even get the video to run, what is scary is that the people in my office said they wouldn'nt know any different and would hand over there money, if they wanted to do it.
Anyway time for the pub!!!
By: 16th December 2003 at 16:50 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-If you right-click and select "Save Target As..." then save it, it might work, providing of course you have the relevant media software.
E-mail en route, chaps.
By: 16th December 2003 at 21:05 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Jeez!!!:D :D :D :o
By: 16th December 2003 at 21:36 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-i can't stop laughing!!!!!!!!!!!!
:D :D :D :D
Dez
By: 16th December 2003 at 21:45 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-LOL!! A LOT
QUOTE "Our Spitfire Lady Emily is a rare specially designed trainer
/two seat version"
Seriously guy's this is hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im crying with laughter!!!
By: 16th December 2003 at 22:04 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Isn't this all just a glorified syndicate for a collection of PFA type aircraft - having said that with a VNE of 250mph and a cruise of 200 the 'spitfire' is a fairly high performance aircraft in PPL terms, and probably a blast to fly. Shame about the fantasy spiel on the website.
By: 16th December 2003 at 22:35 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-"the premier Fighter of World War II, The Legendary Super marine Spitfire"
Right.....
By: 17th December 2003 at 08:55 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-I had a reply from them this morning - nothing too conclusive about the whole organisation:
Good to hear from you
We have a web -www.war-birdsquadron.com
We are planning a UK launch of our Unique Squadron in spring 2004 and are signing up Founder Members at pref rates very soon
We also welcome interest from those who may like to help us in this either as a Volunteer, or on some sort of Paid basis - i.e. in return for flight hours, and also we are open to discussions on Ownership options of planes and even partial Share ownership of the Squadron
what is your thoughts
Kind regards
Mark
My thoughts? Sounds like you're ripping people off just a tiny bit by saying they can fly actual warbirds, mate!
By: 17th December 2003 at 14:15 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-I almost wet myself when I read this. I wonder which Battle of Britain war aces and rock stars they have flying with them?
By: 18th December 2003 at 01:29 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-...still laughing!
:D :D :D :D
had a rubbish day at work and this afternoon i was feeling utterly pi55ed off until...
... i logged on to war-birdsquadron.com!!!!
...and i laughed and laughed!
By: 18th December 2003 at 02:01 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Is it April already?
Incidentally, if I were looking for someone to design my website, I'd won't be using this company: -
By: 18th December 2003 at 09:28 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-This cannot be for real. I have never seen such utter dross. The take off video with the aircraft absent from the screen for most of the time, shaky focus and the repetition of a Merlin take-off sound track that has no conection with the image have to be seen to be believed. If these people are serious then they have a lot to learn.
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By: Chipmunk Carol - 16th December 2003 at 16:16
In the new Jan 2004 Pilot magazine (p.119) the following advert has appeared. It was also briefly mentioned in the Spitfire Society's journal. Can anyone tell me what planet these guys are from!
JUST 4 (that for, not four!) PILOTS! Business & Flight Opportunity beyond your dreams ! Fly Spitfire, P51 Mustang & ME 109 all in UK Web - www.war-birdsquadron.com T- 07776 193771 /01428 725626 813252/01730 815485 or 07745 204166.
(I've done my best to copy it exactly as it is in the advert, so don't blame me for anything that looks strange!