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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:20 pm 
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Just heard about this:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-20939051

That sucks, but it's likely fixable- I hope. :( Just glad the pilot's ok.

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Looks like it's PR Mk XIX G-RRGN, not a Mk I (or Mk II?) as shown in the photo

http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?t=121628

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As in, G-RRGN fresh off extensive rebuild? :(

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:27 pm 
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K5054NZ wrote:
As in, G-RRGN fresh off extensive rebuild? :(


Yes. :(

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While it certainly could have been much worse it's still an awful way to start the new year. I hope RR get her repaired quickly as G-RRGN has to be among the nicest Spitfires currently operating. At least in my humble opinion.


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It arrived back at Duxford on Wednesday on board two trucks, now in the ARCO hangar being assessed.


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