но реплика полностью из дерева!
Wooden replica of Spitfire prototype K5054 (G-BRDV) originally owned by Clive Du Cros. Construction started in 1981 and first flew in 1991. Powered by a modified 5.7 litre V12 automotive Jaguar engine over 350 bhp. Hamilton Standard prop driven through a CSU and Weslake reduction drive. Unique rubber sprung oleo's and VW drum brakes inside genuine Spitfire wheels. crash-landed at Keevil Airfield, Wiltshire on 22 September 1997. There was damage to the prop, underside of aircraft, and fuselage structure but pilot was uninjured. The ownership of this Spitfire has now passed to the Southampton Hall of Aviation. Although this Spitfire no longer flies it can be hired for events around the country. It is used to promote the Museum and the history of aviation, as well as raising much needed funds to help support the Charity.
http://www.specialpatrolgroup.co.uk/.../spitfire.html
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