Spitfire onboard start engine, run up and take off then landing 4 min

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  • Spitfire Mk IX Engine Start, Engine Run Up then take off followed by landing on grass runway.
    ZK WDQ (civilian registration) or MH 367 (Royal Air Force designation) was constructed in its original form at the Castle Bromwich factory in July 1943. It was a Mark IX with a Merlin 61 engine.
    The aircraft saw Wartime Service initially with No 65 Squadron RAF with a first operational sortie on 15 Aug 1943. Its last combat sortie was on 18 April 1945. MH 367 was scrapped in 1948 to be rebuilt in the USA using components of several aircraft to fly again in November 2006.
    The aircraft first flew in New Zealand in May 2008. It is presented in the livery of Squadron leader Colin Gray, New Zealand's highest scoring WW II ace. WDQ is one of a few genuine two seat Spitfire's worldwide and Warbird Adventure Rides is proud to offer rides in this iconic World War II aircraft.

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  • @Haforn44
    @Haforn44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Thanks for posting. My late uncle was a spit pilot. Every time I see something like this my admiration for him goes up a hundredfold.

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Glad it brought back fond memories, I appreciate his service.

    • @Whipple1
      @Whipple1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      275 Loyalhanna Lodge; Latrobe, PA USA, PM

  • @nicolasmezzalira5888
    @nicolasmezzalira5888 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    That merlin engine sounds beautiful

  • @SqubaSquid
    @SqubaSquid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'm a big ww2 buff but the spitfire sound cannot be beat by anything. This amazing piece of engineering made many aces and helped to win, the Battle of Britain. I'm an American but I'd give anything to hear one of these beasts buzz by me over head!

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed on all points...suggest you book your next holiday to New Zealand and visit the airstrip and tick that bucket list item. Glad you enjoyed the video or should I say audio : )

    • @UTopia-eg7gm
      @UTopia-eg7gm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Spitfire is a great plane, no doubt about that. A few years ago I was in Normandy, France at the D-day beaches. Suddenly out of nothing a Spitfire came over very low; so impressive, that sound, that silhouette. Awesome!
      The Spitfire has the reputation of being the aircraft that won the battle of Britain, but the Hawker Hurricane shot down 70% of the German aircrafts. The little Hawker, so underrated, deserves a better reputation.

    • @marcusingram522
      @marcusingram522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I live in south east England and every so often we are lucky to get Spitfires and Hurricanes fly over my house, goosebumps every time

    • @snydedon9636
      @snydedon9636 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@e9driver1 would the dashboard have looked different back when these planes were being built for the war? Bye the way nice video. I really like WWll aircraft.

    • @austinmatthews347
      @austinmatthews347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was out riding my new bmw s1000xr in derbyshire on sat last i parked up at a place called the strines moor i sat on a bench looking down at the reservoir. Temp was 27degrees c. Enjoying a pasty and drink. I the distance i heard a weierd sound i thought thats a funny bike. Next new a spitfire appeared and performed a mock dogfight over the res. I have seen the odd lancaster bomber with the merlin engines but the sound from that spit made me feel proud to be british. One of the greatest engines ever built

  • @Gamerguy-501
    @Gamerguy-501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Truly one of the best engines sound you'll ever hear. You cannot compare this to a sports car engine. This is truly a fucking beast!

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can't argue at all, but have heard it described as a bag of hammers (in a comment in here as well) from inside the cockpit and you can hear that in the video. Yet sweet if you are watching a low pass from the ground.

    • @Gamerguy-501
      @Gamerguy-501 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@e9driver1 Right!! t's seriously loud asf!! I'd be so pumped to fly that thing and do a low pass! Hell if a Bugatti had to race that, that would be a hard decision but the Spitfire could possibly pull it off!

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Gamerguy-501 And I was amazed to learn that even back in the early 1940's that engine manufacturers had developed super chargers (forced induction) able to run on the new 100 octane gas with water injection, to mention just a couple of things, to develop more power!!

    • @Gamerguy-501
      @Gamerguy-501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@e9driver1 it's really crazy the fact that they had engines like that! They were powerful! So powerful like it's hard to describe the raw power like people couldnt compare that plane to a sports car whereas now they do which doesnt make since when this plane a super charger/turbo and a little something else too that makes this engine powerful.

    • @UTopia-eg7gm
      @UTopia-eg7gm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it is really amazing the techniques they invented and applied in aircraft engines in those days. By the way, Louis Renault patented already in 1902 the compressor/turbo technology.

  • @ryanvanhazen2997
    @ryanvanhazen2997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The sound that saved Britain 👍

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And the sound that ended up in the P51 (and others) to help end the war!

  • @garethjudd5840
    @garethjudd5840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    And to think that wonderful plane is over 80 years old.

  • @tomahawk1556
    @tomahawk1556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Many Click on this Onboard a Supermarine Spitfire because it's just 4:40minutes & with HD video & HiFi audio! Thank You So Much for the flying in a Supermarine Spitfire experience! Stay Safe & Stay Grateful! 🕯🌷🌿🌍🇬🇧

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the enthusiastic comment Toma.

  • @JimTimber
    @JimTimber 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome.. my Mum's cousin flew one during 'The Battle of Britain' !!

  • @shanedavis9166
    @shanedavis9166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live near to Sywell in Northants, where they have a 2 seater. My ears are so tuned to the sound now, that when I hear it ( which is often ), everything else vanishes into insignificance. The "lump", the "hairs", even a tear are always to the fore. Sentimental old s**, maybe, but I don't care. They are a beautiful aircraft.

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Clearly moved by the old bird, totally get it Shane and I also never get tired of looking at (or listening to) this amazing aircraft. I don't have the luxury of a flying version near me but we do have the genuine article in our local museum in Port Adelaide.

  • @Pratt_MusicRoom
    @Pratt_MusicRoom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The engine sounds just awesome

  • @Maladay
    @Maladay 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Brilliant, just loved this, thank you, Francis, for sending me this x

  • @chrisfleming5109
    @chrisfleming5109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The generation who lived through the war years were way ahead of today’s generation.

    • @ianbetts4435
      @ianbetts4435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Todays woke generation are pathetic and wouldn't have lasted 5 minutes in the war.

    • @chrisfleming5109
      @chrisfleming5109 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ianbetts4435 aye you can say that again.

  • @powderskier5547
    @powderskier5547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Brings back many memories for me in dog fights over Berlin in 1945

  • @LOKI-vk5hx
    @LOKI-vk5hx 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ROLLS ROYCE MERLIN V12 THE SOUND OF FREEDOM

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Few truer words spoken; I believe it powered many a P51 Mustang over Europe as well.

  • @gremmann
    @gremmann 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Now that was awesome!!!

  • @grahamthebaronhesketh.
    @grahamthebaronhesketh. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GREAT SCOTT!

  • @markwilson9935
    @markwilson9935 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No Music !!!!!! AWWWWWEEESOMEEEE....Love it

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had no idea when posting that no music would be so appreciated 😀

  • @alejandrosienra2179
    @alejandrosienra2179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent moi!!✈️💪💫🌠

  • @philipsmalley257
    @philipsmalley257 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely amazing and thanks for sharing this ❤️

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are most welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @svenred6eard757
    @svenred6eard757 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A beautiful noise.

  • @antoncrouse1470
    @antoncrouse1470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spitfire trainer? Love them to bits..

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington1251 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool stuff. Got to watch out for them big gopher holes on grass fields. We call them ground hogs here. They can do some real damage. Loved the flight. Thanks a big bunch.

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Craig and thanks for the comment. No ground hogs, gophers or Spitfires were harmed in making this video : )

    • @williamjordan8603
      @williamjordan8603 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Craig Pennington Ground hogs ain't gophers.

    • @digger5521
      @digger5521 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@e9driver1 Hi great vid was just wondering why land on the grass ??

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@digger5521 Hi Digger, from memory and without searching the web, I recall something about it being about mechanical sympathy for the old girl, softer landing and less wear.

  • @gerrybatch
    @gerrybatch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great intro. Would have loved a bit more.

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've got about 45 minutes of raw footage, might have a look and see if I can pull together another clip.

    • @gerrybatch
      @gerrybatch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The nearest I have got to the Spitfire was flying alongside the spit in a helicopter. I did not mean to put you to any trouble but if you do find any more footage I’m sure it would be well received.

  • @dougmartin893
    @dougmartin893 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow!

  • @mahler6x
    @mahler6x 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That sound is amazing ! Very cool video !

  • @robertbould2638
    @robertbould2638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Makes me proud to be British.

  • @tompijnappel7368
    @tompijnappel7368 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow! Where in New Zealand is this? Truly beautiful! I traveled too New Zealand once, would love to see the north island as well.
    Beautiful Spitfire! Thanks for the upload.

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you enjoyed it Tom, it is spectacular scenery and a beautiful old machine. Check out this link if you ever get back there. www.warbird.co.nz/spitfire.html

    • @cameroniwalker
      @cameroniwalker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looks like Ardmore, south of Auckland

  • @juanpedroperaltacota1990
    @juanpedroperaltacota1990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the planes that figth in wwII, canadian made!!!!

  • @thomaswisniewski5380
    @thomaswisniewski5380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Never flown one but the visibility from the camera angle seems to really suck. Hats off to the pilots.

    • @princedesnare4373
      @princedesnare4373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he's in the second seat, there's another pilot in the front which blocks the front view

  • @gabrielpividal8329
    @gabrielpividal8329 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Doctor:you have 4:40 minutes left
    Me:

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  ปีที่แล้ว

      What a great comment, love it!

  • @alexmacdiver
    @alexmacdiver 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good Video
    Many Thanks
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    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Alex, shared for enjoyment of all so I guess a good algorithm helps that cause!

  • @sheepshaggah8776
    @sheepshaggah8776 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this is in New Zealand? I love Spitfire's! Much love from Auckland 💯

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure is from NZ and you are very lucky indeed to have access to such amazing experiences like this. 👌👍

  • @Holliethedog
    @Holliethedog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great Video, thanks, love the history!

  • @michelles2299
    @michelles2299 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was walking down the road and a spitfire and a, Lancaster bomber flew directly overhead it was amazing

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be a special experience indeed, and something to remember! A salute to those who keep the old birds flying too if they are reading this one day.

  • @elouanp4588
    @elouanp4588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This V12 sound.. 😍

  • @johnhammond9962
    @johnhammond9962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is one handsome machine.#sexywings

  • @frozenbbfan
    @frozenbbfan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool😀

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jeff, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @R760-E2
    @R760-E2 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A Dick Melton built T-IX fuselage, and the wings for BR601. Harry Stenger built up a nice two-holer.

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You clearly know a fair bit about such things, thanks for the additional context on how this particular aircraft has evolved.

  • @yanndelcan4919
    @yanndelcan4919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lots of stick input on short final. Amazing. Is that plane such instable at low speed or was it a shaky atmosphere ?

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe flying conditions were ideal. Would not surprise me if temperamental at low speed, high performance stuff often is but that’s speculation on my part. She is old so maybe also seeking a perfect soft landing as well.

  • @secpac58chichi
    @secpac58chichi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so simple - magneto switches on - pump the hydrolics - push the hidden starter switch - throttle forward - take off - flaps - back on the throttle landing gear - land

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it confirmed what you knew about the process. Just watch for the torque trying to flip you over on that narrow landing gear 😀

  • @svenred6eard757
    @svenred6eard757 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:00: a wonderful noise

  • @1tappwilliam365
    @1tappwilliam365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    my great grandads best friend joined the army together but were split up after his friend went on to be a spitfire pilot, he crashed and died in dunkirk unfortunately after being hit

  • @wizardoz905
    @wizardoz905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WHAT a sound!!!

  • @Mr.MikeBarksdale
    @Mr.MikeBarksdale ปีที่แล้ว

    Correction: The Pratt & Whitney 2800 can't be duplicated by anything. The Corsair was pulling almost double the HP.

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  ปีที่แล้ว

      A beautiful and striking aircraft and what a donk, I can appreciate your fondness. But is it a fair comparison to match a 27L capacity of the Merlin v the 46L capacity of the 2800? By the war end the little V12 was producing around 1700hp, still no match for the 2000hp of the 2800.

    • @Mr.MikeBarksdale
      @Mr.MikeBarksdale ปีที่แล้ว

      @Andrew Scott My point exactly. The Brits are always in love with the Spitfires and I get it. It (and Hurricanes) stood alone in 1940 against the German wrath. It punched that bully right in the mouth. Battle of Britain is my favorite tactical air engagement to study.
      But, as historian Victor Davis Hanson pointed out in his fantastic book on WW2 "The World Wars", it was a regional conflict between regional European powers until the US got involved, and THEN it became a world war. Then, it became obvious who the dominant superpower would be moving forward.
      It's a great plane. I get it. But I'm not being hyperbolic when I say that EVERYTHING made by America was better than anything you wanted to talk about. Tanks, submarines, bombers, fighters, you name it. The only exception I've ever found is my MG-42 squad machine gun made in Germany. I shoot mine whenever I can (yeah, it's legit). But it does have disadvantages that US weapons don't even still. There was a reason Browning had almost all of his MG designed to be about 650 RPM, instead of 1200. Those giggle trigger toys are hard to feed.
      But I digress.

  • @mikenelson8786
    @mikenelson8786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh to be so lucky.

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When NZ open their borders and if you have the time and money, the owners would be delighted to take you for a flight!

  • @mrstephenthomas100
    @mrstephenthomas100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just how on earth did those young men do it?

    • @capcyclone
      @capcyclone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Because they HAD to.

    • @secpac58chichi
      @secpac58chichi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      flying them is beyond simple

  • @hildegardopirapucheta6724
    @hildegardopirapucheta6724 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vaya que hay que tener valor para volar ese cacharrito.

  • @wdowa94
    @wdowa94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great autopilot

  • @onstratos
    @onstratos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2:35 ~gotta get airborne before it's too late~

  • @simonroberts7309
    @simonroberts7309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can have a spitfire engine in my living room to replace my TV and speakers.

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      New business opportunity for you, go make it happen : )

  • @kevinburns5762
    @kevinburns5762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Iconic ♥

  • @marcmanion4264
    @marcmanion4264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mate - when you are in the only back seat of an existing Spitfire - it’s ok - do nothing just smile!!!

  • @doranselwyn8608
    @doranselwyn8608 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Feel sorry for the houses under there hearing that day after day.

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'd happily live next to the old war birds flying around, but I guess it's not for everyone.

  • @anthonywilson4873
    @anthonywilson4873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pilot opens it up on take off. Oh yeah that’s a Merlin

  • @davidmarshall1259
    @davidmarshall1259 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Lucky bastard!!! Oh to be in your shoes and be the one to fly like this. You seriously jammy gits.

  • @pranjitsaikiawrthunderx1648
    @pranjitsaikiawrthunderx1648 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🤩

  • @Firecontrol100
    @Firecontrol100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Надеюсь в кабине летчик-испытатель!)

  • @3angels661
    @3angels661 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That will be 800 quid, thanks!

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can’t recall exactly but around $4000 NZ for about 45 minutes in the air and an hour in the aircraft.

  • @craigshaw7659
    @craigshaw7659 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks right in there

  • @matsblom7314
    @matsblom7314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is little bit scaring with british ,They invented the darkness with lucas electric system You know what i mean if you ever had abritish car or motorcykle from the 60 ties But they are Fun and cool of course

  • @featherstonehobbies
    @featherstonehobbies 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The input the pilot does as you can see buy the controls is constant it's like your flying with your body the plane is like an exstention of the body if you get my drift

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure do, especially when landing with heaps of input.

  • @jimbopaw
    @jimbopaw 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome.

  • @TheDustoff9
    @TheDustoff9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sick!

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @chrisnewtownnsw
    @chrisnewtownnsw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    those old school flaps make you drop like a brick. You've done a fine job of keeping stable upon landing. I always end up tipping onto a wing whenever i use the spitfire in flight simulators. Any tips for a nice smooth landing? Half throttle during flaps down seems to help prevent the sudden altitude drop that those chunky flaps tend to induce

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wish I could claim to be the pilot doing the fine job Chris and offer you some advice, this is my Dad's dream coming true using my gopro!

  • @mark.e.p
    @mark.e.p 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow it sounds so agricultural from inside the cockpit.

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, when I first reviewed the footage I was amazed at how different the Merlin sounded from inside. I recall a comment from ages ago likening it to a bag of hammers : )

  • @roti102
    @roti102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My grandfather flew this plane in North Africa. Said that he has 17 seconds of ammunition.

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I remember hearing this term "I gave them the whole nine yards" and wondering what it meant. Apparently the ammo belts were 9 yards long and as you point out, take 17 seconds to unload on something.

    • @roti102
      @roti102 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@e9driver1 well said!

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m grateful for your grandfather’s service.

    • @MrMrmcook2008
      @MrMrmcook2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@e9driver1 16 at best

    • @MrMrmcook2008
      @MrMrmcook2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      16 at best

  • @invictus_fr2519
    @invictus_fr2519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oustanding

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you enjoyed it, I have so much more video of the whole flight and should probably do another edit given how many people have enjoyed this so far.

    • @invictus_fr2519
      @invictus_fr2519 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@e9driver1 startup was the most emotionnal part 😁

  • @jpmackenzie6223
    @jpmackenzie6223 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Imagine being in that plane on a ww2 scene with those anti aircraft missiles chasing you..

    • @tomsmodeltime6662
      @tomsmodeltime6662 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There were no guided missiles in the 40's, just rockets and bullets. But still terrifying.

    • @secpac58chichi
      @secpac58chichi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ww2 missiles ? i guess i missed them

  • @MyNathanking
    @MyNathanking 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would like to learn to do that with an airplane but flying lessons are expensive and I'm on low income.

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hear a new version of Microsoft Flight Sim is due soon and they are adding the Warbirds in, realism is next generation. Might be a nice low cost alternative.

    • @andrewmorgan1819
      @andrewmorgan1819 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@e9driver1 I bought the Flying Irons MkIX before Christmas, they have done an incredible job on the modelling and sound package. It will do until I can get over to Duxford with £3500 sterling in my sweaty fist and beg them to take me up in one of their coverted beauties.

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andrewmorgan1819 I'll check it out, sounds great. I miss my old MS Combat Flight Simulator s/w from back in 2000, was dog fighting real people over the net 20+ years ago!!!

  • @MarcoBrevi
    @MarcoBrevi 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    supreme

  • @Mocking69
    @Mocking69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    飛んでる~秀樹感激Goodです=3

  • @altonbunnjr
    @altonbunnjr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want a ride!

  • @kobusdutoitbosman6240
    @kobusdutoitbosman6240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    only one like this

  • @TheFunkhouser
    @TheFunkhouser 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Training Spit

  • @jellybaby7
    @jellybaby7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that on pc, looks fairly realistic for a flight sim

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Graphics cards are getting so much better these days : )

  • @jimhunter4999
    @jimhunter4999 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Mustang seems smoother.

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could well be, maybe that wing on the Mustang made for a more stable platform.

  • @oranggasingg
    @oranggasingg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can u breathe with high temperature inside the cockpit? And also without aircond? And also the weather soo hot

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whilst I can't speak for my Dad and his experience during this flight I could speculate that whilst on the ground it would get warm but once airborne and at altitude, cold was an enemy. For example, even at just 3 kilometres (6,900 feet) the outside temp would be about 20deg c less than ground temp. And up where the bombers were it would easily be -30deg c outside.

    • @oranggasingg
      @oranggasingg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@e9driver1 waa really? Thnks for the info

  • @svenred6eard757
    @svenred6eard757 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can anyone tell me what the black and yellow striped ball hanging at the top of the cockpit is please?

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Sven, I believe it is the emergency canopy release should pilot and passenger need to exit the aircraft. There is one for both positions in case the other is unable to pull.

    • @svenred6eard757
      @svenred6eard757 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@e9driver1Thanks for your reply.
      Are you sure?
      Some kind of grippable handle would be better for that. Isn't there actually a canopy handle anyway?My guess is that it's for orientation- it will move when you roll etc. ?

    • @davegoldsmith4020
      @davegoldsmith4020 ปีที่แล้ว

      The yellow and black handle attaches to a cable that runs either side outside of the canopy. it passes through attachments that are connected to the canopy roller bearing, that run in the canopy track, pulling the handle pulls the cable out, allowing the pilot to push the canopy sideways and up, off the bearings. the wind does the rest, in the air. Every Spitfire canopy has one, not all are Yellow and black. They need lubricating regularly , or they become difficult to operate if totally dry. Look closely at a Spitfire Cockpit canopy bottom edge you can see the cable.

  • @arnabkumardey6604
    @arnabkumardey6604 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope if I get one for personal purpose

  • @michaeltroster9059
    @michaeltroster9059 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many Spits are still flying ?

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for asking was interesting to go and look. According to this wiki site, 188 total of which 69 are airworthy. The aircraft at the top of the NZ airworthy list is the on in this video - ZK-WDQ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_surviving_Supermarine_Spitfires#New_Zealand

  • @Luminosity94
    @Luminosity94 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How hot does it get inside in one of those things?

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was asked a similar question with my response being "Whilst I can't speak for my Dad and his experience during this flight I could speculate that whilst on the ground it would get warm but once airborne and at altitude, cold was an enemy. For example, even at just 3 kilometers (6,900 feet) the outside temp would be about 20deg c less than ground temp. And up where the bombers were it would easily be -30deg c outside."

  • @TheWolf133
    @TheWolf133 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    *Battlefield 5 music starts playing*

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wolfy Wolf I still love playing the BF2 soundtracks when working.

    • @TheWolf133
      @TheWolf133 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's amazing! Owning a spitfire is a dream of mine. You bet i'll be listening to battlefield music if i ever get to fly one :D

  • @ivanovmarcell4486
    @ivanovmarcell4486 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, visibility is almost zero. The engine and the passanger are totally blocking the view. Must be tricky to taxi on the ground.

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah apparently a tricky aircraft to move on the ground because of the long nose and a tail dragger. That is actually the pilot up front the passenger, with the GoPro, is in the back seat : )

  • @davehadfield5906
    @davehadfield5906 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which Andy Scott is this, DH82EH?

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Dave, this is my 74 y/o father (ex RAF) and I sent him your little message and he did not recognise the reference.

  • @carlosteran5617
    @carlosteran5617 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did he landed too fast ???

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure of exact speed but was advised that much care is taken to prevent wear and tear on the old girl so i suspect not.

  • @lolhaha1511
    @lolhaha1511 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was this at Duxford

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      New Zealand actually.

    • @jaxt2578
      @jaxt2578 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      NEW ZEALAND? wow

  • @glblb3030
    @glblb3030 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    give her lol

  • @Rowinu
    @Rowinu ปีที่แล้ว

    this plane crash landed

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  ปีที่แล้ว

      It sure did, back in 2009. A quick search "spitfire crash land NZ" online will show results for those interested.

  • @guillermoangeles779
    @guillermoangeles779 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The thinkable underwear fortuitously scribble because windchime ultrascructurally ruin into a weak prosecution. old, wasteful harmonica

    • @e9driver1
      @e9driver1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      sure speak not you comprehend bot