World War II Spitfire for sale

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World War II Spitfire for sale

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A completely rebuilt World War II Spitfire, one of only six two-seater versions of the plane in the world, is up for auction.
It was found as a wreck in South Africa, but after five years of restoration work it is airworthy again - and expected to fetch £1.5m or more.

BBC news, Monday, 13 April 2009.

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Nice dutch markings, Nice buy for the Aviodrome museum? For flights with a passenger :-D
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Yeah it is, but i don't think they are going to do that.. Funding is a big issue for this bird (ensurrance, maintenance, etc.) they have a Constellation that requires alot of attention and money. The DC-8 that they want to bring here is also a big moneypit.

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Something for the SKHV :mrgreen:
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De Zamboni heeft kramp in zijn achterwiel
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