Spitfire salute for Captain Tom sidelined due to crowd fear: A planned Spitfire flypast for Captain Tom Moore’s 100th birthday has reportedly been cancelled for fear it will attract crowds during the coronavirus lockdown. The aerial salute over Capt Moore’s ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. These retailers and restaurants may not survive COVID-19: Many once-great companies have been desperately trying to figure out how to survive amid changing consumer tastes, increased … [Read more...] about Spitfire salute for Captain Tom sidelined due to crowd fear – Lockdown News
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Spitfire and Oxford Restorations continue apace
The PE SAAF Museum have a number of restoration projects underway. Volunteers give of their time, expertise and material as they restore these old flying machines. Don Bell writes: The full size model of the Supermarine Spitfire MK-IX is streaming ahead speedily as can be seen from the images. Rob Triblehorn and his faithful "hand-langers" have dedicated their time intensely in the last couple of months due to a generous financial donation. The main wing structures are complete with … [Read more...] about Spitfire and Oxford Restorations continue apace
SAAF Museum celebrating Spitfire progress
The PE SAAF Museum reached an important milestone with the installation of the propellers for the full scale model SAAF Supermarine Spitfire IX. The project, which started in March 2010, is being built for the museum by the Woodpecker Trust, the Friends of the Museum and volunteers. The project has been possible thanks to the support from the SAAF Museum, donors, local and international visitors as well as technical experts. The aircraft, a replica of the famous WW2 fighter only has … [Read more...] about SAAF Museum celebrating Spitfire progress
