Anyone fancy buying a Spitfire??
Discussion
DOOG said:
Are the 2 seaters really more valuable?
I expect they're more in demand - but then as I understand it you can't sell rides because the air certificate is different... so not sure how it works. Maybe if you give them a new propeller for Christmas they'll take you for a free flight.elster said:
Sad times indeed when our own heritage is not appreciated enough for people with the cash to keep them in the UK.
Or there are many more rich people in the USA (low tax regime) and/or easier legislation to fly warbirds?It's not new - English cars evolved smaller and weedier than American cars because the British government slapped on a 'horsepower tax' - £1 per hp - hence they got the Ford V8 pilot and we got the Austin 7....
elster said:
I'm sure there will be a yank wanting to ship it to USA.
The 4 spitfires that I know of being sold by people I know have all going to USA.
Sad times indeed when our own heritage is not appreciated enough for people with the cash to keep them in the UK.
Virtually nobody can afford to operate them in the U.K. Most owners just about break even through the airshow circuit, I think the Grace Spitfire is the only one that may make any money at all. The 4 spitfires that I know of being sold by people I know have all going to USA.
Sad times indeed when our own heritage is not appreciated enough for people with the cash to keep them in the UK.
Despite what people may think there are almost too many spitfires in the U.K. for the amount of airshows we have. That's the problem people operating less popular aircraft have and as soon as public interest wanes, even more will be gone.
There are plenty of WW2 aircraft that could be restored and flown but the public aren't interested and thus it's not economically worth it.
el stovey said:
too many spitfires
I'm sorry. I understand what each of those words mean, in isolation, but arranged in that order, they make absolutely no sense whatsoever....are you sure you typed them correctly?I think I've said before, I knew Paul Portelli, who was having this particular aircraft restored. Very sadly, he died before it could be completed.
Actually, I think it is only a minority of classic warbirds in the UK which actually need to make a living on the airshow circuit, and the majority are owned by people who have been successful enough in business to be able to obtain and run these aircraft - and good luck to them.
el stovey said:
elster said:
I'm sure there will be a yank wanting to ship it to USA.
The 4 spitfires that I know of being sold by people I know have all going to USA.
Sad times indeed when our own heritage is not appreciated enough for people with the cash to keep them in the UK.
Virtually nobody can afford to operate them in the U.K. Most owners just about break even through the airshow circuit, I think the Grace Spitfire is the only one that may make any money at all. The 4 spitfires that I know of being sold by people I know have all going to USA.
Sad times indeed when our own heritage is not appreciated enough for people with the cash to keep them in the UK.
Despite what people may think there are almost too many spitfires in the U.K. for the amount of airshows we have. That's the problem people operating less popular aircraft have and as soon as public interest wanes, even more will be gone.
There are plenty of WW2 aircraft that could be restored and flown but the public aren't interested and thus it's not economically worth it.
There is no such thing as too many Spitfires. There cannot be. Even if everyone had 3 in their garage and you were issued with one by the CAA when you got a licence, there still wouldn't be enough.
One day, I will rob a bank or set up a City pyramid scheme and have a Spitfire. I actually have a secret (from the wife) account that is for such a thing, the only problem being that there is only £3.60 and some fluff in there at the moment....
My parents are getting suspicious as I keep asking them how much their life insurance policies are for, which did make christmas awkward.
When I have the money (got to think positive) then I'll do the airshow circuit, but just because I'm a show off, not because you need to do it to run the aircraft.
I'd still love a Mossie though aswell.
IforB said:
Tell me about it. Those buggers have just told me I can't have my medical back until October at the earliest...........
C**ts And A***holes is how they are being described in my house today.
Someone on here a while ago posted this meaning which made me C**ts And A***holes is how they are being described in my house today.
Campaign Against Aviation.IforB said:
Campaign Against Aviation
Cash And Aggro
Corrupt And Awful
There are many, not all are true, but most are..............
Indeed the Capaign Against Aviation meant my mum didn't fly her imported plane as they would only accept a manufacturer translated documentation.Cash And Aggro
Corrupt And Awful
There are many, not all are true, but most are..............
They forgot to turn the pages over. It took 3 years, and a f
k load of grief hassle and money.Owning a warbird will rarely make money, much like hyper cars.
The CAA don't like to see the planes flying though, so make it as hard as possible.
One day I will have my Hurricane.
Has arrived on the pages again, but being called a Vickers Supermarine Spitfire.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8007586.stm
Did Vickers build Spits under licence?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8007586.stm
Did Vickers build Spits under licence?
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