Spitfire IX Y2-K First Flight at VWC.
Wed Jun 07, 2017 4:07 pm
The Mk IX completed its first flight today. John Aitken flew it with Mike Potter in the chase plane. I'm sure we'll see a lot more on this once all the bugs have been worked out.
Last edited by K225 on Sat Jun 17, 2017 5:23 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Spitfire IX Y-2K First Flight at VWC.
Thu Jun 08, 2017 3:13 pm
Got to join Mike Potter, John Aiken, Dave Hadfield and the staff involved in getting her flying today in a little well earned celebration. Two more flights today everything went great indeed an amazing outcome for all involved. Took these shots on the ramp after her return.
Re: Spitfire IX Y-2K First Flight at VWC.
Thu Jun 08, 2017 3:31 pm
Always great to see another Spitfire take to the air! Any chance of this going to Oshkosh? 
Re: Spitfire IX Y-2K First Flight at VWC.
Fri Jun 09, 2017 1:06 pm
Congradulations to all involved....
Does anyone remember that this Spitfire was offered here free to a good home many moon ago before Comox go it?
Does anyone remember that this Spitfire was offered here free to a good home many moon ago before Comox go it?
Re: Spitfire IX Y-2K First Flight at VWC.
Fri Jun 09, 2017 3:06 pm
Nice work folks. Shiney as a new penny. Congrats to all!
Re: Spitfire IX Y-2K First Flight at VWC.
Fri Jun 16, 2017 2:43 pm
Vintage Wings of Canada has uploaded video to their YouTube channel of the first flight. Congrats to everyone involved!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3GfIgYx1Hk&t=0s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3GfIgYx1Hk&t=0s
Re: Spitfire IX Y-2K First Flight at VWC.
Sat Jun 17, 2017 5:20 am
Thanks for adding that here's Dave's article: http://www.vintagewings.ca/VintageNews/ ... re-IX.aspx
Re: Spitfire IX Y2-K First Flight at VWC.
Sun Jun 18, 2017 7:14 pm
Well done guys..A very protracted restoration..