Spitfire Mk IX T9 conversion
- silversurfer1947
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Spitfire Mk IX T9 conversion
A few photos from my flight alongside, last Sunday. Spitfire flown by Fl Lt Antony "Parky" Parkinson, Red Arrows pilot 2001-2004, currently a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight pilot.
Richard
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
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Re: Spitfire Mk IX T9 conversion
I think I am right when I say that the RAF never had a "Spitfire Two Seat Trainer" (Officially) while the single seat version was in front line service,
Indeed I think the largest user of the type was the "Irish Air Corps".
There have been a number of both official and private conversions from single seat to dual.
Shaun.
Indeed I think the largest user of the type was the "Irish Air Corps".
There have been a number of both official and private conversions from single seat to dual.
Shaun.
I think I am about to upset someone
- silversurfer1947
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Re: Spitfire Mk IX T9 conversion
Correct. I believe some 30 aircraft were converted post war. This particular aircraft has 2 kills to its credit. It was shot down in July 44 by a Fw190. The remains ended up in a French museum,mixed up with another Spitfire. It was acquired in 2011 and was restored to flying condition as a T9, at Duxford.
Richard
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
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Re: Spitfire Mk IX T9 conversion
Envious, deeply envious. Just the sound of Spitfires flying over my house is music to my ears.
Tiger 1 Late
Panther G
King Tiger
M36 B1
Panther G
King Tiger
M36 B1
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Re: Spitfire Mk IX T9 conversion
That's the one thing that was missing. What with the windows and the 2 piston engines of the De Havilland Dove, we could not hear it. However, when we were buzzed you really got the feeling of what it must have been like to be on the receiving end.
Richard
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!