Dick and Pip Smith visits the Supermarine factory

Dick Smith (adventurer and entrepreneur, doing such things as a solo helicopter flight around the world), and his wife Pip (a lovely lady), recently visited the Supermarine Aircraft factory. Dick was impressed with the workmanship and aussie engineering involved in manufacturing these spitfire's

Dick said "its great to see an icon being engineered and built in Australia"

Mick O'sullivan and Dick Smith

Charlie Boorman Takes a Ride in the MK26 B Spitfire

Charlie Boorman has been shooting his new TV series 'Sydney to Japan' in which he traveled to Australia to take a ride in our Spitty for one leg in the journey. Charlie flew for an hour and half, he was totally thrilled with the experience, he said he loved every minute of it. The series has come out this year,on the BBC and discovery channel.It is also available on DVD. Hope you all watch it.

Over the coast of Queensland

From the Left Bruce, Clint And Charlie

From the left
Robin, Claudio, Clint, Bruce, Charlie, Rick

(Aircraft and camera crew)

Photos and report from the 2009 Wide Bay Australia International Air show

The Bundaberg airport was the location for this three day event which was held from Friday the 3rd of july to Sunday the 5th of july.

The weather for the event was perfect with crystal clear skies,but it was very windy on the saturday.

Crowd numbers were very good, with a lot of interest shown in the V8 Mk26B spitfire.

Every hour the test bed engine would be started up, there might be 4 or 5 people standing around and when the V8 roared into life, the small crowd instantly swelled in numbers to 20-30 people, this happened every time the engine was started. This V8 engine is the same as the motor used in the Bundy red V8 Supercar which raced the L39 Jet Aircraft.

A big thank you to all who attended the supermarine display stand and especially those people who made inquiries about purchasing a kit.