Another photograph showing a Spitfire taking off from the Castle Bromwich factory flight shed towing strip.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

The total strength of the Castle Bromwich test department, excluding the wooden tool box, at the time of the Battle of Britain. The author, in white flying suit, is seated on the wing of the Spitfire.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

The author, second from right, strides out to test another production Spitfire at Castle Bromwich. Spitfire V EP707 is seen being readied for flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

A Castle Bromwich Spitfire takes off from the factory flight shed towing strip with compass base and "pig-farm" in the background near the trees.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Test and Delivery Spitfires lined up on the Castle Bromwich tarmac in 1943. Most of the aircraft are Spitfire IXs and are numbered in the NH serial range.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX / XVI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

Castle Bromwich flight test staff take a breather to pose for a group photograph. The author, in white flying suit, is standing beneath the Spitfire's spinner.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX / XVI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

The remains of the Spitfire IX after bale-out with torn parachute. The author's boot was picked up later in Cannock Chase.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX / XVI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

One of the author's many Spitfire forced landings. This aircraft has slithered through a hedge and shed its port wing before coming to stop.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX / XVI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942