Camel & Spitfire Formation

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Camel & Spitfire Formation Feb 23, 2013 12:49:28 GMT 12

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This has probably been seen before but maybe not. Found this on Youtube today. It's the worlds first formation flight between a Sopwith Camel and a Supermarine Spitfire. Took place at Wanaka 2004. I apologise if link has been previously put up, but it's always worth another watch

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baz62 Air Commodore Posts: 6,529	Camel & Spitfire Formation Feb 23, 2013 13:33:08 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by baz62 on Feb 23, 2013 13:33:08 GMT 12 Yeah I remember being there for that. Very cool formation and some skillful flying by the Spitfire pilot!! Thanks for sharing Paul.
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ZacYates Air Commodore Posts: 8,004	Camel & Spitfire Formation Feb 23, 2013 15:06:26 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ZacYates on Feb 23, 2013 15:06:26 GMT 12 We were there too. The whole family were forced to come along and stay that afternoon/evening because we heard word of the Spitfire and Camel flying together. Totally worth it!
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dakman Group Captain Posts: 838	Camel & Spitfire Formation Feb 23, 2013 19:03:25 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dakman on Feb 23, 2013 19:03:25 GMT 12 Just watched that formation again on the 04 Wanaka cd . Certainly a unique event .Think Gene DeMarco flew the Camel and Nigel Lamb the Spitfire.