Re: Worldwide Numbers of Warbirds Flying by Type
Tue Jul 08, 2025 7:56 am
Spitfire TR.IX G-BMSB/MJ627 seen returning to Biggin Hill a few minutes ago, presumably on an air test after repairs following her forced landing in Kent on 3rd May. Info gleaned from ADSB Exchange not an actual sighting! Aloft for about half an hour. 
Re: Worldwide Numbers of Warbirds Flying by Type
Tue Jul 08, 2025 8:03 am
Whoops, duplicate post!
Re: Worldwide Numbers of Warbirds Flying by Type
Tue Jul 08, 2025 5:08 pm
Thank you for the heads-up! I've restored MJ627 to the list.
I'm curious how soon we might see Spitfire RM927 (F-AYXX) back flying again too - at the time of its incident, the owner thought it might take as little as a couple weeks before it would be flying again.
I've removed the FG-1D Corsair G-FGID (ex The Fighter Collection), as it soon begins its ocean journey to Chino, CA, where it will likely undergo overhaul before flying again. It sounds like it will ultimately be based in Fairhope, Alabama, where the Corsair's new owner bases his TF-51D 'Contrary Mary'.
In other UK warbird news, the desert camo-painted FM-2 Wildcat G-KINL, with ARCo at Duxford, is expected to fly very soon, having been undergoing repairs after it flipped on its back while landing at Heveningham Hall two years ago. In the last couple days, its been rolled out and has had its compass swung and engine run.
I'm curious how soon we might see Spitfire RM927 (F-AYXX) back flying again too - at the time of its incident, the owner thought it might take as little as a couple weeks before it would be flying again.
I've removed the FG-1D Corsair G-FGID (ex The Fighter Collection), as it soon begins its ocean journey to Chino, CA, where it will likely undergo overhaul before flying again. It sounds like it will ultimately be based in Fairhope, Alabama, where the Corsair's new owner bases his TF-51D 'Contrary Mary'.
In other UK warbird news, the desert camo-painted FM-2 Wildcat G-KINL, with ARCo at Duxford, is expected to fly very soon, having been undergoing repairs after it flipped on its back while landing at Heveningham Hall two years ago. In the last couple days, its been rolled out and has had its compass swung and engine run.