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More proof that anything is worth what some damned fool will pay for it.
 
Landspeedracer said:
a friend of mine was handed a rivet off a 1940s Spitfire as a joke by another friend. Painstakingly over a period of 6 years or so he had amassed enough spare parts and old airframes to be able to have built a complete, period correct, Spitfire. That one was first flown again a dozen years ago. The cost then was around £600,000. He’s now looking to find the bits to build a 2 seater so that he will be able to actually fly in it - he can’t fly a plane, let alone a spitfire.

here’s the news report, exaggerated price tag too!

www.dailymail.co.uk

It all started with a rivet: How businessman spent £1million restoring Spitfire to flying condition after friend gave him just one tiny part and a HUGE challenge

The iconic Second World War fighter plane was meticulously pieced together after its fuselage was rescued by 51-year-old Martin Phillips a decade ago.
www.dailymail.co.uk www.dailymail.co.uk
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If I had that kinda money, time, and determination, I reckon I learn how to fly ...!
 
Correct me if I’m wrong, but to qualify to fly a spitfire you need something more than a ‘normal’ pilots licence. Also some people don’t necessarily have the ability to fly.
 
Landspeedracer said:
Correct me if I’m wrong, but to qualify to fly a spitfire you need something more than a ‘normal’ pilots licence. Also some people don’t necessarily have the ability to fly.
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I’ve no idea. I struggle to fly a kite with the kids!
But I think it’d kill me having an actual Spitfire in my shed and not being able to ‘have a play’ !
 
I’ve seen an excellent documentary on how all of the warplanes were ‘delivered’ to their airfields by the young flying ladies. Hats off to them for their bravery and ability.
 
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