Spitfire flying now, east mids.

[Boosted LS1]

I'm sure there's a spitfire flying over long Eaton and to the west of here, it's 8 pm. I can hear it and saw it briefly. Iirc isn't there one based at EMA?

[williamp]

Im in derby and I deffo heard a merlin. Couldnt see it, however

[andy97]

Likely to the the one owned by Rolls Royce which is based at EMA.

I have seen it a fair few times whilst walking the dogs around the perimeter and it displayed over Donington Park at the recent historic race festival.

[Eric Mc]

The Rolls Spitfire is Griffon powered.

[Boosted LS1]

Eric Mc said:

The Rolls Spitfire is Griffon powered.

It sounded good.

[Eric Mc]

I like the sound of the Griffon.

[andy97]

Eric Mc said:

The Rolls Spitfire is Griffon powered.

I didn't realise that, thanks.

Found more fo here:
http://www.rolls-royce.com/about/our-story/the-rol...

[Eric Mc]

Most Spitfires were indeed Merlin powered but a substantial number from 1942 on were Griffon engined.