It reminds me rather of the stories of shipwrecks. So much money involved. So much rumour and counter-rumour.Mi Amigo wrote:Yeah, I wonder if the planes ever were really buried; if not they must have been destroyed, which would be sad.
I know it was a weapon of war, but even so the Spitfire to me was also a thing of beauty - visually and audibly. Turn up your speakers for this clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5rGyP6SSYM
I know what you mean; that YT clip gave me goosebumps - especially the 16-pack bit.JR8 wrote:Those Merlin engines really are something (but a flypast by 16 Spitfires, OMTG!).
My wife and I saw a similar thing there (maybe the same one); IIRC our first child was born the next day or the day after. Obviously a good omen.JR8 wrote:I've seen a few flypasts. Once down the Mall in London (Lancaster, escorted by a Spitfire and Hurricane) flying at maybe 800 metres.
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