Фотографии
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Регистрационный номер: PL983 [6], G-15-109 [6], G-PRXI [6], N74138 [6] Самолёты на фотографии: Supermarine Spitfire PR / FR - Великобритания - 1939
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Регистрационный номер: PL983 [6], G-15-109 [6], G-PRXI [6], N74138 [6] PL983’s fuselage, minus tail, tank and instrument panel, in Martin Sargeant’s workshop in Goudhurst, Kent, on February 5, 2000.
Самолёты на фотографии: Supermarine Spitfire PR / FR - Великобритания - 1939
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Регистрационный номер: PL983 [6], G-15-109 [6], G-PRXI [6], N74138 [6] The main undercarriage fully dismantled for overhaul and crack testing in early February 2000.
Самолёты на фотографии: Supermarine Spitfire PR / FR - Великобритания - 1939
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Регистрационный номер: PL983 [6], G-15-109 [6], G-PRXI [6], N74138 [6] The Merlin engine’s top-end inspection is under way. With rocker covers removed, the superb Rolls-Royce quality and the fine state of preservation are evident. This engine looks, and is, virtually brand new.
Самолёты на фотографии: Supermarine Spitfire PR / FR - Великобритания - 1939
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Регистрационный номер: PL983 [6], G-15-109 [6], G-PRXI [6], N74138 [6] The port main pintle - the sturdy pivot for the undercarriage leg - during removal for X-ray crack detection.
Самолёты на фотографии: Supermarine Spitfire PR / FR - Великобритания - 1939
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Регистрационный номер: PL983 [6], G-15-109 [6], G-PRXI [6], N74138 [6] The Spitfire’s tail assembly has been removed to allow easier access for overhaul of the retractable tailwheel unit, seen here.
Самолёты на фотографии: Supermarine Spitfire PR / FR - Великобритания - 1939
Статьи
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- 2000 Airshows & Museums Guide
- Skywriters /Readers' letters/
- D.Branchett - Maintaing the Belvedere /First-hand history/
- J.Stroud - A million miles flown /A lifetime of flying/
- M.Hiscock - Jungle Widow /In the workshop/
- M.Hooks - Gatwick arrivals /Post-war rally/
- M.Oakey, T.Harmsworth - News
- M.O'Leary - Back from Valhalla /Cover story/
- P.Jarrett - Captain Cook's last voyage /Beyond the news/
- R.Paver - Spitfire update /In the workshop/ (2)
- S.McKay - Special delivery /Diary of a long-distance flight/ (2)
- T.Neil - A Brit among the Yanks /First-hand history/ (3)
- X.Meal - A coach and 300 horses /Rare bird/