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Sit in a Spitfire?

الموضوع في 'Everything Else Heritage' بواسطة cymroglan, بتاريخ ‏15 يناير 2012.

  1. cymroglan

    cymroglan Member

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    I know that the recent controversy surrounding a veteran who was not allowed to sit is a seat less Spitfire cockpit is covered in a different thread.

    What I am genuinely wondering is - does any museum (or other custodians) allow Joe Public to sit in a Spitfire, in return for a hefty fee? I'd be really grateful for any info. I've tried several internet searches but no joy!
     
  2. Oakfield

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    There are people with GRP replica Spitfires and Hurricanes who will allow you to be photographed in the cockpits. I don't have any further details but I have seen them on the airshow circuit.
     
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    Thanks for the help, but I must add that your "try Google" makes some interesting assumptions. Of course I tried Google before seeking help here. I know almost nothing about aircraft, so how on earth would I know about the existence of this place? I found various IWM sites, RAF museums, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, but no Shoreham. Google is only as good as the serach terms one enters.

    As I say, thanks for the help anyway.
     
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    Ok - I simply entered 'sit in a Spitfire' as per your thread title. Happy hunting!
     

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