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I seen this on the Transport Canada, Imported to Canada list. Anyone have more info on this Spitfire?

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U.S.A. 2008-06-13
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Interesting. It has been in Quebec for years. Wonder if this means it is close to flying and they are getting the paperwork in order.

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How exciting!

Here's the registry info on it:

http://www.warbirdregistry.org/spitregi ... sl542.html

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I don't know for sure. It IS NOT Vintage Wings. However I do know of a Mk XVI project in Quebec near Montreal. I know no details. Perhaps someone is doing the paperwork in preparation for a future flight?

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Ollie had & posted a pic of it a good while back.

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Hmm.. true, he hasn't seemed to have posted here in a while, though I do see him on MSN messenger a little bit.

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Interesting. First I've heard of SL542 in a while, though as has been stated it has been in the country quite a long time. It is a very private project...will we see it once complete? Time will tell. Hope so. There can never be too many Spits around.

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I'll see what I can do. I know that someone was trying to buy it from the current owner, but the aircraft is a very long way from flying.

She's quite close to my place.

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Ok guys.

She changed owner, hopefully it'll mean that she'll be worked on more. She is staying in the province, I know the new owner, he's a friend of mine.

As we say, life is good.


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That would be interesting having two flying Spitfires in Quebec.

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Cool....finally a fying Spit close to home :))

Olivier, had fun at the VW bash ?

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Yes, flew in late, had fun.


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Thanks for the info Ollie, that's good news.

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