Thread: Duxford host a Spittie collection.

Could you imagine the sound of all 12 sitting idling.

Originally Posted by 4bee

The largest collection of Spitfires ever assembled in one place is on display at Duxford Air Museum, with 12 aircraft on display. | Nokia News

I would correct the phrase they keep using. I doubt that it is the biggest collection of Spitfires ever. I'm sure that there were more than 12 in several places during WW2.

Originally Posted by BathurstTom

I would correct the phrase they keep using. I doubt that it is the biggest collection of Spitfires ever. I'm sure that there were more than 12 in several places during WW2.

That is what I thought when I read it,just look at the last B&W image, assuming during WW2, but even in that there are more than 12 but a bit hard to tell really..


Literary licence I believe it is called, AKA Bull****. Still, that aside, there are some interesting shots there.

Originally Posted by BathurstTom

I would correct the phrase they keep using. I doubt that it is the biggest collection of Spitfires ever. I'm sure that there were more than 12 in several places during WW2.

Especially over North London in the "Big Wings" led by Dogsbody Bader.

Originally Posted by Tins

Especially over North London in the "Big Wings" led by Dogsbody Bader.

HEY, I'm just the messenger of something I found interesting, not the Author.

Originally Posted by 4bee;[URL="tel:3126588"

3126588[/URL]]HEY, I'm just the messenger of something I found interesting, not the Author.

Messenger? Consider yourself shot

Originally Posted by 4bee

That is what I thought when I read it,just look at the last B&W image, assuming during WW2, but even in that there are more than 12 but a bit hard to tell really..

I blew it up and count 11 tails and 11 prop blades.

Lovely pictures though.

Originally Posted by BradC

I blew it up and count 11 tails and 11 prop blades.

Lovely pictures though.

Thanks Brad, so they had one of each then? No spares anywhere??

I used a Magnifier but could not get it clear enough to satisfy some folk.