CONTENTS
2. Spitfire PL965’s Merlin
Owned and operated by Peter Teichman PL965 forms part of his Hangar 11 Collection and is currently the only airworthy MkXI Spitfire in the world. Having found one of the original engines
used to power PL965, Peter Teichman has set
about restoring this unique aircraft to as near original condition as possible. With the location of this engine, a huge step has been taken
4. News
Local, regional and international news
6. Margaret Frost’s story - part 2
The second part of this interview with Margaret Frost, concluding from the Autumn 2009 issue
8. Spitfire’s Echo
David Evans’ long project to design and build a flying replica MkIX Spitfire he calls Type-2K! It is actually a two-seat version with the second seat disguised to give the impression of a single-seat
fighter! This article describes his story so far;
from conception in 2000 (hence Type-2K) to the beginnings of the ‘aeronautical phase’. He feels that, after all the efforts, it will be worthwhile keeping all the jigs etc so the aircraft can be reproduced again and again…
12. Seafire XVII sX300 Revisited
Seafire XVII SX300 was in storage at Kennet Aviation in 2006 when Tim Manna took the
decision to restore her to flying condition. John
Thompson, the original test pilot for SX300 and
SX336 (Autumn 2006 issue), visited the hangar
where SX300’s restoration is being carried out.
John first flew SX300 on 1st April 1946 and in this
article he describes the procedure for a flight test
14. Wing Commander Ken Wallis MBE
This remarkable character has done most things!
From flying Ops on Wellingtons to a US nuclear
bomber during the cold war. From racing cars
and boats to being, probably, the world’s leading
authority on Autogyros (holding 34 world
records)! It is Ken’s ‘Little Nellie’ which (flown by
Ken) starred in James Bond’s ‘You Only Live
Twice’. Oh, yes, he’s nearly 94!
15. News
Local, regional and international news
16. Daimler-Benz-engined Spitfire
This very uniquely modified Spitfire always
creates interest. This time we take the
opportunity to quote from an article that was
based upon the original report. The translated
details came from a magazine and appear to be
authentic
18. News
Comments from the Society’s Secretary
20. Fly with a Spitfire
Transcribed interview with this remarkable ATA
Ferry Pilot, honoured by the Society in
recognition for her service life ferrying Spitfire!
21. DCO - IN MEMORIAM
Notification of the passing of Members
22. REVIEWS
New book, DVD and CD releases
25. From the Desk Of ‘Secret Harry'
Update on what’s going on within the Society
25. Competition
Enter our competition! There are splendid DVDs to be won…
26. OUT & ABOUT WITH MEMBERS
Local news and regional information for members from around the UK and overseas
26. NEWS
Local, regional and international news
28. SPITFIRE SOCIETY ADMINISTRATION
Contact information for Wings and Overseas Representatives; Society email addresses
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