Profile of a Spitfire
A Glimpse of What’s to ComeWhile the restoration team continues their battle with the real Spitfire engine, visitors to the museum can now catch a glimpse of the future.To help…
Spitfire Engine tear down
The Battle of the Spitfire Engine Progress on the Spitfire engine began with optimism. Bolts turned easily, valve covers came off, and components that hadn’t seen daylight in decades finally…
And into the shop we go!
Our Spitfire engine has finally made it into the shop! After waiting to get the engine cradle modified, to fit the longer engine, we were finally able to get the…
Spitfire Project Milestone: New Merlin 68 Engine
The Museum’s Spitfire reached a major milestone when the museum received its “new to us” Merlin 68. There is still a long journey ahead before our Spitfire is fully operational,…