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Supermarine Walrus in Action
Supermarine Walrus in Action
The Supermarine Walrus was a single-engine amphibious biplane reconnaissance aircraft designed by RJ Mitchell and operated by the Fleet Air Arm. It also served with the Royal Air Force, RAAF, RNZN, RCAF, and RNZAF. The Walrus was initially developed for service from cruisers at the request of Australia, and was called the Seagull V; although there was little resemblance to the earlier Supermarine Seagull III. It was designed to be launched from ship-borne catapults, and was the first amphibious aircraft in the world to be launched by catapult with a full military load. The lower wings of this biplane were set in the shoulder position with a stabilising float mounted under each one, and its horizontal tail-surfaces were positioned high on the tail-fin. The single Bristol Pegasus VI radial engine was housed in a nacelle slung from the upper wing and powered a four-blade propeller in pusher configuration. The wings could be folded on ship, giving a stowage width of 17 ft 11 in (5.5 m). One of the more unusual characteristics of the aircraft was that the control column was not a fixed fitting in the usual way, but could be unplugged from either of two sockets at floor level. It became a habit for only one column to be in use; and when control was passed from the pilot to co-pilot or vice-versa, the control column would simply be unplugged and handed over. As the Walrus was stressed to a level suitable for catapult-launching, rather surprisingly for such an ungainly-looking <b>...</b>
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Hawker Hurricane, Supermarine Spitfire & Avro Lancaster - In Action (HD)
Hawker Hurricane, Supermarine Spitfire & Avro Lancaster - In Action (HD)
Hawker Hurricane is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd for the Royal Air Force (RAF). Although largely overshadowed by the Supermarine Spitfire, the aircraft became renowned during the Battle of Britain, accounting for 60% of the RAF's air victories in the battle, and served in all the major theatres of the Second World War. Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War. The Spitfire continued to be used into the 1950s both as a front line fighter and in secondary roles. It was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft and was the only Allied fighter in production throughout the war.
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Supermarine Aircraft Factory Tour 2011
Supermarine Aircraft Factory Tour 2011
Bill Gunn, safety director for the Texas Department of Transportation - Aviation Division, receives an exclusive tour of the new Supermarine Aircraft Company factory located in Cisco, Texas. At the request of our government, CEO Michael O'Sullivan is opening this branch factory in Texas which will bring much needed economic stimulus to the Lone Star State. Better quality video
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Super Marine
Super Marine
Recruiting spot for the Marines that never quite caught on. Okay, it's actually a segment from Mike Nesmith's "Elephant Parts".
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supermarine spitfire maiden flight
supermarine spitfire maiden flight
maiden flight , The Supermarine Spitfire was a British single-seat fighter, which was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries during the Second World War, and into the 1950s. It was produced in greater numbers than any other Allied design. The Spitfire was the only Allied fighter in production at the outbreak of the Second World War that was still in production at the end of the war. Produced by the Supermarine subsidiary of Vickers-Armstrongs, the Spitfire was designed by the company's Chief Designer RJ Mitchell, who continued to refine the design until his death from cancer in 1937; the position of chief designer was then filled by his colleague, Joseph Smith . Its elliptical wing had a thin cross-section, allowing a higher top speed than the Hawker Hurricane and other contemporary designs; it also resulted in a distinctive appearance, enhancing its overall streamlined features. Much loved by its pilots, the Spitfire saw service during the whole of the Second World War and subsequent years, in most theatres of war, and in many different variants. The Spitfire will always be compared to its main adversary, the Messerschmitt Bf 109; both were among the finest fighters of their day.
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Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk XIVe
Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk XIVe
The Mk XIV was the most important of the Griffon powered Spitfires, and the only one to see significant wartime service. It used the two-speed two-stage supercharged Griffon 61 or 65, giving 2050 hp and a significantly improved performance at higher altitudes when compared to the earlier Griffon powered Mk XII. The Mk XIV was based on the Mk VIII fuselage, already strengthened to cope with the Merlin 61 engine. Early models used the "c" type universal wing (four 20mm cannon or two 20mm cannon and four .303in machine guns), while later production used the "e" wing (two .50in machine guns instead of the .303s). The Griffon engine improved the performance of the Spitfire at all heights. Tests in early 1944 found it to be faster than the Mk IX at every altitude, with the best rate of climb yet seen. The only area not to see any improvement was manoeuvrability, which did not rely on the engine but on the airframe. It had a similar advantage over the Fw 190A, which had a similar performance to the Mk IX. The only problem posed by the Griffon was that it span in the opposite direction to the Merlin. Merlin powered Spitfires had tended to veer left on takeoff. The Mk XIV veered to the right instead. The superior performance of the Mk XIV made it the ideal aircraft to deal with the menace of the V-1. No.91 Squadron, based at West Malling, ended up with the best record against the flying bomb, shooting down 184 with its Mk XIVs. From September 1944 the Mk XIV was used with the 2nd <b>...</b>
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Supermarine Spitfire Mk I
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I
Although it was only a front line fighter for eighteen months, the Spitfire I earned one of the most enduring reputations of any aircraft. Its sleek lines, graceful appearance and impressive performance combined with its role in the battle of Britain to make it a British icon. The Mk I Spitfire was in constant development during its production run. Amongst the pre-war changes the most visually obvious was the replacement of the level cockpit of the prototype with the instantly familiar curved bubble cockpit. Of perhaps more importance to the pilot, armour plating was added behind the engine and a bullet proof windscreen was fitted. From the 78th aircraft the two blade wooden propeller was replaced by a de Havilland two-speed 3-blade propeller. From the 175th aircraft the engine was changed from the 1030 hp Merlin II to the similar Merlin III, which could take either the de Havilland propeller or a more advanced Rotol propeller. These changes increased the performance of the Spitfire at different speeds, as the angle of the propeller blade could be altered to suit high or low speed situations. The maximum speed of the Mk I was reduced from 363 mph at 18500 in early version to 353 mph at 20000 feet after the new armour and other extra equipment was added, but the decrease would have much more significant without the new propellers. The de Havilland propeller had increased the maximum speed by 10 mph; the Rotol propeller had a huge impact on rate of climb. One change that <b>...</b>
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Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX MH434
Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX MH434
Built Castle Bromwich, August 1943. To 222 Sqn. on August 19, then 350 Sqn., 222 Sqn. again, 84 Support Unit and 349 Sqn. On 6th June 1944, 'D-Day', MH434 flew from Selsey Advanced Landing Ground with 222 Sqn. as part of 135 Wing, 18 Sector, 2nd TAF. After storage at 9 MU in 1945, moved to 76 MU for disposal in 1946. Sold to RNethAF in 1947, joined 322 Sqn. in Java, test flown on October 10 and becoming H-105 and, in 1948, H-68. After a belly landing on May 7, 1949, into storage and then returned to Holland, flying again on March 10, 1953, and passing to the Belgian Airforce as SM-41 on October 9. The "civilian" MH434 was with the CO-GEA organisation between 1956-63 as OO-ARA when it was contracted for target-towing at Ostende with a black anti-glare, white top and marine-blue sides and sharktail. Then acquired by Tim Davies and went to the UK as G-ASJV, Tim Davies based G-ASJV or 'Juliet Victor' as it became known at Elstree in Hertfordshire. During the winter of 1964-1965 long-range wing tanks were fitted. Then after flying for a period with clipped wings 'Juliet Victors' elliptical tips were refitted, extra wing tanks were added and the aircraft had two 16mm cine cameras mounted in the wings. Copyright © 2011 Malcolm Auld This video and audio material may not be reproduced in any form (except as an embedded video on any other website), without written permission.
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SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MEMORIAL CONSTRUCTION
SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MEMORIAL CONSTRUCTION
Spitfire Memorial Southampton Airport , Construction and Installation March 2003 , aluminium fabrication with compound curves formed using an english wheel and tig welded structure , drawn from original drawings using cad and scaled to 3/4 size, unveiled March 5th 2003 by RJ Mitchells son Dr Gordon Mitchell and the mayor of Eastliegh, Designed, hand built and installed by artist Alan Manning who has many large scale sculptures worldwide
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Supermarine spitfire mk26B kit
Supermarine spitfire mk26B kit
This video shows brief parts of the development on supermarines V8 engine package. Starting from early 2008. Flown by supermarine aircraft CEO Mike O'Sullivan. Supermarine aircraft's spitfire MK26B. The engine is a V8 LS2, 430 HP, 418 lbs/ft torque. For more information on these kits visit. www.supermarineaircraft.com
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De Haviland Mosquitos and Supermarine Spitfires 2006-merlins
De Haviland Mosquitos and Supermarine Spitfires 2006-merlins
Merlin engine powered aircraft of ww2. an other great animation video clip
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Supermarine Spitfire TR.9 - Great Audio
Supermarine Spitfire TR.9 - Great Audio
Airshow display of the dual seat Supermarine Spitfire TR.9. After the Second World War a number of Mark IX Spitfires were converted to this dual control configuration to be used as training aircraft. For more details see: en.wikipedia.org -- www.aviationfilm.com Copyright © 2011Historical Aviation Film Unit This video material may not be reproduced in any form (except as an embedded video on any other website), without the written permission of the Historical Aviation Film Unit.
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Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire Mk.26b
Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire Mk.26b
Excellent air-to-air video of Supermarine Aircraft's Spitfire Mk.26b sport aircraft. -- www.aviationfilm.com Copyright © 2012Historical Aviation Film Unit This video material may not be reproduced in any form (except as an embedded video on any other website), without the written permission of the Historical Aviation Film Unit.
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Bremont Supermarine S500 Review
Bremont Supermarine S500 Review
See the complete review at www.watchreport.com
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Supermarine Spitfire PR XI
Supermarine Spitfire PR XI
When development started on new Merlin 60 powered Spitfires, both the Mk VII and VIII were to have photo-reconnaissance (PR) variants. On 21 April 1942, an order was placed for 70 aircraft, provisionally designated PR Mk VIII. Based on the revised MK VIII airframe these aircraft were to be powered by Merlin 61s and were assigned serial numbers LV643-681 and LV726-756. The Spitfires bearing these serials were eventually built as Merlin 66 LF Mk VIIIs. A policy change resulted in the pressurised PR variant of the Mk VII being renamed PR Mk X (type 387). This version followed the PR Mk XI into production and was based on the Mk VII airframe with PR Mk XI wings and camera installation. It had the pressurised Mk VII cockpit, with the Lobelle sliding canopy, and retained the fighter style windscreen with the bullet-proof glass panel. The long thin air intake to the cockpit pressurisation system was fitted under the exhaust stacks on the starboard cowling. The performance was similar to that of the PR XI although the pressurised cockpit meant that this version could stay at altitudes of over 40000 ft for longer without the exhausting physiological effects experienced by the pilots of unpressurised cockpits. Sixteen Mk Xs were built during April and May 1944, with the first mission being flown on 11 May. All saw limited service in 541 and 542 Squadrons in a high altitude reconnaissance role. Experience with this version led to the development and production of the pressurised <b>...</b>
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Supermarine Aircraft spitfire mk26b
Supermarine Aircraft spitfire mk26b
Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire MK26b full load test pulling 3g, great demo of the best spitfire made today by the Australian Company Supermarine Aircraft
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Flying Styro Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX test flight.
Flying Styro Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX test flight.
This super scale little electric powered gem flies great considering it's small size, I test flew it in a park,doesn't go too badly on just 2 cells with a scale 4 blade propellor.
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Supermarine Spitfire Historical overview
Supermarine Spitfire Historical overview
The Supermarine Spitfire was a British single-seat fighter, used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries during the Second World War, and into the 1950s. It was produced in greater numbers than any other Allied design. The Spitfire was the only Allied fighter in production at the outbreak of the Second World War that was still in production at the end of the war. Produced by the Supermarine subsidiary of Vickers-Armstrongs, the Spitfire was designed by the company's Chief Designer RJ Mitchell, who continued to refine the design until his death from cancer in 1937; the position of chief designer was then filled by his colleague, Joseph Smith. Its elliptical wing had a thin cross-section, allowing a higher top speed than the Hawker Hurricane and many other contemporary designs. The distinctive silhouette imparted by the wing planform helped the Spitfire to achieve legendary status during the Battle of Britain. There was, and still is, a public perception that it was the RAF fighter of the Battle, in spite of the fact that the more numerous Hurricane shouldered a great deal of the burden against the potent Messerschmitt Bf 109. Much loved by its pilots, the Spitfire saw service during the whole of the Second World War and subsequent years, in most theatres of war, in several roles and in many different variants. The Spitfire will always be compared to its main adversary, the Bf 109: both were among the finest fighters of their day, although the Spitfire <b>...</b>
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Trying to fly the Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1a by A2A Simulations
Trying to fly the Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1a by A2A Simulations
Just messing around in FSX, attempting to fly the Wings of Power 3: Spitfire without any prior knowledge. Me, a plane, and a healthy serving of dumb. This isn't supposed to be representative of my flight sim experience level, so please, you don't need to let me know I don't know what I'm doing. Being clueless is the entire point of this video, and it's just a bit of fun! Although I'm sure if any of my pilot relatives see this some epic facepalms will be in order. Check out the Spitfire and other Accu-Sim products: bit.ly
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New FMS Spitfire Supermarine Warbird with Retracts
New FMS Spitfire Supermarine Warbird with Retracts
We hope you enjoy this detailed flight of the new 2010 FMS Spitfire Supermarine 1400mm Electric Warbird available from Xtreme Hobby. For further information please check out Xtreme Hobby on www.xtremehobby.com.au .
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Supermarine Spitfire Tribute
Supermarine Spitfire Tribute
The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War. The Spitfire continued to be used into the 1950s both as a front line fighter and in secondary roles. It was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft and was the only Allied fighter in production throughout the war.[5] The Spitfire was designed as a short-range high-performance interceptor aircraft[6] by RJ Mitchell, chief designer at Supermarine Aviation Works (since 1928 a subsidiary of Vickers-Armstrongs). He continued to refine the design until his death from cancer in 1937, whereupon his colleague Joseph Smith became chief designer.[7] The Spitfire's elliptical wing had a thin cross-section, allowing a higher top speed than the Hawker Hurricane and several contemporary fighters.[8] Speed was seen as essential to carry out the mission of home defence against enemy bombers.[6] During the Battle of Britain there was a public perception that the Spitfire was the RAF fighter of the battle; in fact the more numerous Hurricane actually shouldered a greater proportion of the burden against the Luftwaffe.[9] After the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire became the backbone of RAF Fighter Command and saw action in the European Theatre, Pacific Theatre and the South-East Asian theatre. Much loved by its pilots, the Spitfire saw service in several roles, including interceptor, photo-reconnaissance, fighter <b>...</b>
