Shuttleworth Spitfire Progress, and a trip round the hangars

Manonthefence · **Posted:** Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:04 pm

A few shots showing the latest progress of the restoration of the Shuttleworth Collection Spitfire AR501.

The restoration work is of the highest standards (closer to a work of art) and as much of the original is being re-used, frequently creating more work that producing new.

Just a couple of the myriad of bags and boxes, all numbered and ticketed, used to store parts. Everything removed is itemised and located by means of copious notes and diagrams. The restoration would make a darn fine book when finished.

The Man himself

Meanwhile, in the Blister hangar, engineers enjoy themsleves with the happy task of refitting the pots on the Klemm engine

(they werent swearing honest!)

Finally, a wing gets an Elf and safety inspection (geddit??)

A couple from the hangars

Michel Lemieux · **Posted:** Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:28 pm

The Bristol with the cowls off is a dandy

Tks again for sharing Nick

SPANNERmkV · **Posted:** Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:51 pm

Would but that I could get my troops to label and bag!

Beautiful work!
Thanks for posting!

:drink3:

Michel C-GNCJ · **Posted:** Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:59 pm

Awesome pics, as usual !

Thanks so much.

M MAKI · **Posted:** Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:07 pm

Quote:

Just a couple of the myriad of bags and boxes, all numbered and ticketed, used to store parts. Everything removed is itemised and located by means of copious notes and diagrams. The restoration would make a darn fine book when finished.

I will buy that book !!!! :wink:

jet1 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:46 pm

Manonthefence · **Posted:** Tue Apr 21, 2009 2:45 am

Thanks chaps, I will try and get some more this weekend. I was joking about the book but I think I have the beginnings of a plan.

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