Seafire.....a feelgood story.

[Guest]

This video is self explanatory.https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/TneYPcyGbbY&autoplay=1&rel=0

Not sure about the "four engine bombers" over London though

Cheers

Steve

The link just gives me a blank page.

[flyjoe180]

Try this Steve

[flyjoe180]

BTW interesting video, the camouflage is quite effective against the ground at 4:06 and later. Great restoration.

[stona]

BTW interesting video, the camouflage is quite effective against the ground at 4:06 and later. Great restoration.

I agree that they have done a good job. The restoration received some criticism on the other side of the pond (other side from me, I suppose the other end of a rather bigger pond for you ) which seems a little unjust. They've got a Seafire into the air in what looks like a pretty good approximation to a realistic scheme to me and for that they should be congratulated.

There was a tremendous palaver, gnashing of teeth, wailing, wearing of sack cloth and throwing of ashes when this beautiful job took to the air.



It was all wrong and a disgracefully inaccurate restoration.......except that the team had invested a tremendous amount of time, effort and analysis of the original surviving paint to ensure that they got it right, and could prove it.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

The link just gives me a blank page.

It did to me as well Steve, I don't think it's "mac friendly"

[eddiesolo]

I agree that they have done a good job. The restoration received some criticism on the other side of the pond (other side from me, I suppose the other end of a rather bigger pond for you ) which seems a little unjust. They've got a Seafire into the air in what looks like a pretty good approximation to a realistic scheme to me and for that they should be congratulated.There was a tremendous palaver, gnashing of teeth, wailing, wearing of sack cloth and throwing of ashes when this beautiful job took to the air.



It was all wrong and a disgracefully inaccurate restoration.......except that the team had invested a tremendous amount of time, effort and analysis of the original surviving paint to ensure that they got it right, and could prove it.

Cheers

Steve

That looks like it was taken out of a flight sim...or is it just me?

There will always be rivet counters and folk that will moan about colour schemes etc. I think the most important thing is not the paint but the fact that they have restored a aircraft and brought it back to life.

Si

[stona]

iIt's been doctored for the swastika.

This hasn't. It's not terribly exciting, the aeroplane doesn't move until 7.45 !

In flght.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

The Seafire movie was really good. Thanks. However, the wings when on the ground were clearly hinged but they didn't seem to flap when in the air. Rather disappointing.

[eddiesolo]

That 190 has a right growl...love it.

Thanks Steve.

Si

[flyjoe180]

Nice to see another FW190