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Spitfire Haynes Spitfire Manual

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JamesWilson

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Haynes Spitfire Manual

"...a unique perspective on what it takes to own, restore and operate a Spitfire, as well as a wonderful insight into the engineering and construction of this remarkable ...."

:cheers: :jester:
 
I was working in the yard last Saturday and heard a pretty loud airplane passing over on the way to the local airport. Looked up and lo and behold it was a Spitfire on final leg! First I've ever seen. A small jet I could not identify was flying in formation. We have a few Warbird events here and have seen a P-47, P-51, B-17, B-25 and numerous T-6s over the years.
 
Not real sure I'd trust a Haynes for accurate repair info there, James. :smirk:
 
I was back in England end of Feb early March this year with the family. Visited the war museum in Manchester and couldn't resist taking a picture of this Spitfire engine. During WW2 they were built a couple of miles from my Dad's house in Trafford Park, Manchester at the Ford Factory.

I hope that's a thick manual...Rolls Royce Merlin for you...

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The Rolls-Royce Merlin engines were a series of liquid cooled 27 litre (1649 in3) 60° V12 piston aircraft engines built during World War II by Rolls-Royce (Derby, Crewe, and Glasgow), at Ford in Manchester[1] and under licence in the United States by Packard.[2] They are widely considered to be among the most successful aero engines produced during World War II, and perhaps the finest piston engines ever built for aviation. Merlins are highly sought-after by aviation enthusiasts even today.
 
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