"guy" wrote in message
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On 28 Feb, 12:18, ŽiŠardo wrote:
tby wrote:
Just a few Spitfires are dual seat - Ordered I believe by
the Irish airforce as trainers (?)
Tynes
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"miket6065" wrote in message
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Yep, I have seen that. In fact the CAF had one.
Normally there is a large
fuel tank there but if you tank it out this just enough
room for a man.
Delivery of the Spitfire Mk VIII began in April 1943, of which a small
number were converted to two seat trainer aircraft. This was a private
venture by Supermarine and was never accepted by the Royal Air Force,
however the Irish Air Corps were to later purchase the aircraft.
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One (an ex MkIX) was restored by the late Nick Grace and is on the UK
airshow circuit, it has been tweaked though, with the rear cockpit
lowered, looks much better.
http://www.ml407.co.uk/
guy