410 Discussions and CommentsMember since May 9, 2011
Hong Kong
Just read about this in the news. Not really IWC related, and I thought anything related to the Spitfire would be history (besides IWC's). I thought some of us might be interested in hearing about this:
In summary, a number of supposedly never-used-in-battle Spitfire planes were buried in Myanmar during the second world war. With the recent political changes in Myanmar, the Burmese government has finally agreed to let the British excavate these missing planes.
A group of plane enthusiasts from the UK are heading off to Myanmar to recover these planes. These planes are said to be of great historical significance to the British, and helped them to defeat the German in many battles.
Anyway, I thought it would be an interesting piece of news for those who love their spitfire's, whether they were IWC or not.
I don't have a Spitfire, but like many, this is my favorite Spitfire:
Sincerely, Kelvin Leung _______________________________________________________________________________________ Repeat after me: I don't need another IWC, I really don't need another IWC...
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Hi Kelvin
I was visiting Ralph and Greg and others in the UK when this story was announced. We proposed that a new IWC Spitfire Limited Edition for Myanmar would be the appropriate course of action ;-)
410 Discussions and CommentsMember since May 9, 2011
Hong Kong
thomasa8 Wrote:Hi Kelvin
I was visiting Ralph and Greg and others in the UK when this story was announced. We proposed that a new IWC Spitfire Limited Edition for Myanmar would be the appropriate course of action ;-)
What a novel idea!
Perhaps IWC could make them in quantity in the thirty's, depending on how many planes those people actually manage to find...
Sincerely, Kelvin Leung _______________________________________________________________________________________ Repeat after me: I don't need another IWC, I really don't need another IWC...
1,589 Discussions and CommentsMember since May 16, 2002
Given that the Spitfire was powered initially by Rolls Royce Merlin engines, thought some might like to know that airworthy engines have been obtained and mated to a Lancaster which is currently permitted to taxi and is being checked for airworthiness. If an air worthy certificate is granted it will make it only the third airworthy Lancaster left the other two fly in UK and Canada.
Those Spitfires buried in crates in Myanmar were buried towards the end of WW2 as a means of easy disposal. They were shipped there in crates and never assembled. If found and recovered and assembled they will dramatically increase the number of Spitfires that are able to fly hopefully, obviously parts will be sacrificed from some to those in better condition than others. The chnace of Spitfires being available with zero flying hours being available make them highly desireable. Rumours abound of the numbers buried in excess of fifty.
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interesting stuff. thanks for sharing.
Regards, Shing | email iwcforme1976 (at) gmail (dot) com time does not change us. it just unfolds us. max frisch. all that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that. baltasar gracian.
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+1 great picture ![/QUOTE]
Thanks! On second thought a leather strap would have been more appropriate for this photo.I think I will purchase an additional one in near future though I have always favoured the steel bracelet. And I still do for everydays use but somehow it just seems not to be ok in this picture.
435 Discussions and CommentsMember since April 27, 2011Kent,
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Unfortunately, the British media has reported that the hunt for the missing Spitfires in Myanmar/Burma has been called off as nothing has been found. The closing comment is: "As a result we believe that the legend of the buried Spitfires of Burma is just that: a captivating legend about a beautiful and iconic aircraft."
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Hong Kong
David Hills Wrote:Unfortunately, the British media has reported that the hunt for the missing Spitfires in Myanmar/Burma has been called off as nothing has been found. The closing comment is: "As a result we believe that the legend of the buried Spitfires of Burma is just that: a captivating legend about a beautiful and iconic aircraft."
ahhh... that's too bad.
Luckily for those who have a desire for a different kind of Spitfires, there are still a lot to choose from... :-D
Sincerely, Kelvin Leung _______________________________________________________________________________________ Repeat after me: I don't need another IWC, I really don't need another IWC...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/17/spitfire-planes-burma-excavation
In summary, a number of supposedly never-used-in-battle Spitfire planes were buried in Myanmar during the second world war. With the recent political changes in Myanmar, the Burmese government has finally agreed to let the British excavate these missing planes.
A group of plane enthusiasts from the UK are heading off to Myanmar to recover these planes. These planes are said to be of great historical significance to the British, and helped them to defeat the German in many battles.
Anyway, I thought it would be an interesting piece of news for those who love their spitfire's, whether they were IWC or not.
I don't have a Spitfire, but like many, this is my favorite Spitfire:
Sincerely,
Kelvin Leung
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Repeat after me: I don't need another IWC, I really don't need another IWC...
Last edited: 6 January, 2013 - 14:44
I was visiting Ralph and Greg and others in the UK when this story was announced. We proposed that a new IWC Spitfire Limited Edition for Myanmar would be the appropriate course of action ;-)
Andrew
andrew.thomas1@mac.com
What a novel idea!
Perhaps IWC could make them in quantity in the thirty's, depending on how many planes those people actually manage to find...
Sincerely,
Kelvin Leung
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Repeat after me: I don't need another IWC, I really don't need another IWC...
Those Spitfires buried in crates in Myanmar were buried towards the end of WW2 as a means of easy disposal. They were shipped there in crates and never assembled. If found and recovered and assembled they will dramatically increase the number of Spitfires that are able to fly hopefully, obviously parts will be sacrificed from some to those in better condition than others. The chnace of Spitfires being available with zero flying hours being available make them highly desireable. Rumours abound of the numbers buried in excess of fifty.
Cheers Greg Chalk
Cvanwhite at aol dot com
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Regards, Shing | email iwcforme1976 (at) gmail (dot) com
time does not change us. it just unfolds us. max frisch.
all that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that. baltasar gracian.
And YES, I do love mine....
Tom
Last edited: 22 May, 2013 - 11:30
+1 great picture !
Thanks! On second thought a leather strap would have been more appropriate for this photo.I think I will purchase an additional one in near future though I have always favoured the steel bracelet. And I still do for everydays use but somehow it just seems not to be ok in this picture.
Tom
Last edited: 22 May, 2013 - 11:30
Cheers Greg Chalk
Cvanwhite at aol dot com
Last edited: 21 February, 2013 - 13:47
Regards
Dave
ahhh... that's too bad.
Luckily for those who have a desire for a different kind of Spitfires, there are still a lot to choose from... :-D
Sincerely,
Kelvin Leung
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Repeat after me: I don't need another IWC, I really don't need another IWC...