Hi popmerde, Have just read your comment. Glad to read that you are "really interested" in the display. I would be obliged if you could elaborate on your first sentence and I will do my best to answer any "queries".
I had always been a fan of (now sadly late) Ray and Mark Hanna since their displays at the "Wings Over Wanaka" air shows in New Zealand back in the late 90's/early 2000's, flying Sir Tim Wallis' superbly restored Spitfire Mk XVI.
Dan Griffiths is now firmly added to my list - his display method of keeping the Spitfire "close hauled" and the engine spooled up provides a magnificent example of just how maneuverable the Spitfire is - including this wonderfully restored and maintained LFMk IXc.
Such a magical sound! Superb flying. It was wonderful for him to push it to the pins instead of just parading her out like some old relic. He showed the power and the majesty of the machine.
Superb video, watched this a few times now. The sound as she pulls into the vertical near the start is simply majestic. Nicely filmed and thanks for sharing.
jagman256 Glad that you enjoyed Dan's display. You can also watch Dan displaying the Spirit of Kent Spitfire at Manston on 14.9.08. Other Spitfire video clips on rgnvideo include the late, great Ray Hanna displaying at Manston, Chailey and Biggin Hill. Also watch his son Mark flying Spitfires PL965 & MH434 at Rochester and MH434 at Duxford. I was fortunate to meet both of them and knew Mark well.
A brilliant display in one of the most beautiful aircraft ever made with the best sound in the world, the Merlin. Goosebumps every time without fail :)
If you enjoyed this video clip, then may I suggest you watch the clip of Dan Griffith flying the Spirit of Kent Spitfire on 14th September 2008 at Manston. You will find it listed under rgnvideo clips. I hope you enjoy it - Dan is seen giving a superb Spitfire display - including wonderful tight turns.
Thanks for your comment. Don't worry, I have no plans to get rid of my present video camera!! I have no clips of the Sea Fury at present, but I have posted some footage of Ray Hanna flying the OFMC's Fury in 1994/1998- see my YouTube clip "Ray and Mark Hanna". Also check out Harvard FE788_Rochester. The pilot is Dan Griffith - the pilot seen flying the Spirit of Kent Spitfire at Manston. Ray, Mark and Dan - three of the best display pilots I have had the pleasure of watching.
Hello mate I was astonished by your camera, DO NOT EVER change it please, it's magnificent! Fantastic video, an amazing performance captured by an excellent camera. Could you just capture the Sea Fury if that was possible... I would be more than very glad...
The best view had to be up by the breaking DC-8 - the return flypasts were absolutely unbeliveable.
Never heard a Merlin sound as wild and untamed as that one. Mr Griffiths should give up the Meteor's and stick with this, best Spit' display i've seen.
Hi popmerde, Have just read your comment. Glad to read that you are "really interested" in the display. I would be obliged if you could elaborate on your first sentence and I will do my best to answer any "queries".
rgnvideo 9 months ago
That sir is music to my ears
ianevans67 10 months ago
I had always been a fan of (now sadly late) Ray and Mark Hanna since their displays at the "Wings Over Wanaka" air shows in New Zealand back in the late 90's/early 2000's, flying Sir Tim Wallis' superbly restored Spitfire Mk XVI.
Dan Griffiths is now firmly added to my list - his display method of keeping the Spitfire "close hauled" and the engine spooled up provides a magnificent example of just how maneuverable the Spitfire is - including this wonderfully restored and maintained LFMk IXc.
Merlin2Stage2Speed 1 year ago
Such a magical sound! Superb flying. It was wonderful for him to push it to the pins instead of just parading her out like some old relic. He showed the power and the majesty of the machine.
danglerose 1 year ago
i so wish i could have the chance to fly in a spit
absolute iconic aircraft!!
looks the bizz at 0:39 and the rest of the vid.
glad theres still some left.
long live the memory of the fighter boys,there spitfires and hurricanes and ground crews and what they did for england.
never forget!!
bmxmattylemoth 1 year ago
Superb video, watched this a few times now. The sound as she pulls into the vertical near the start is simply majestic. Nicely filmed and thanks for sharing.
GBrutus7 2 years ago
Wonderful posting - thank you!
JasonMaximHall 2 years ago
jagman256 Glad that you enjoyed Dan's display. You can also watch Dan displaying the Spirit of Kent Spitfire at Manston on 14.9.08. Other Spitfire video clips on rgnvideo include the late, great Ray Hanna displaying at Manston, Chailey and Biggin Hill. Also watch his son Mark flying Spitfires PL965 & MH434 at Rochester and MH434 at Duxford. I was fortunate to meet both of them and knew Mark well.
rgnvideo 2 years ago
A brilliant display in one of the most beautiful aircraft ever made with the best sound in the world, the Merlin. Goosebumps every time without fail :)
Jagman256 2 years ago
you can also here the whisling through the browning machine 303 guns when it dives, awsome
25daveyboy 2 years ago
To 25daveyboy -You're absolutely right, the sounds are magical - music to the ears - long may the Spitfires (and Hurricanes) keep flying!
rgnvideo 2 years ago
wow it sounds like a griffin engine but either way it sounds awsome, no other sound like it
25daveyboy 2 years ago
The Spirit of Kent Spitfire is a Mk IX and is fitted with a Rolls Royce Merlin engine
rgnvideo 2 years ago
@rgnvideo hey man, are you completely sure of that? i just want to make sure because im really interested in this beautiful display.
popmerde 9 months ago
wow listen to that griffin engine awsome
25daveyboy 2 years ago
WOW
beauf1ght3r 2 years ago
kelandab
If you enjoyed this video clip, then may I suggest you watch the clip of Dan Griffith flying the Spirit of Kent Spitfire on 14th September 2008 at Manston. You will find it listed under rgnvideo clips. I hope you enjoy it - Dan is seen giving a superb Spitfire display - including wonderful tight turns.
rgnvideo 2 years ago
The tightest spitfire display ever!
kelandab 2 years ago
Hi Harry,
Thanks for your comment. Don't worry, I have no plans to get rid of my present video camera!! I have no clips of the Sea Fury at present, but I have posted some footage of Ray Hanna flying the OFMC's Fury in 1994/1998- see my YouTube clip "Ray and Mark Hanna". Also check out Harvard FE788_Rochester. The pilot is Dan Griffith - the pilot seen flying the Spirit of Kent Spitfire at Manston. Ray, Mark and Dan - three of the best display pilots I have had the pleasure of watching.
rgnvideo 2 years ago
Hello mate I was astonished by your camera, DO NOT EVER change it please, it's magnificent! Fantastic video, an amazing performance captured by an excellent camera. Could you just capture the Sea Fury if that was possible... I would be more than very glad...
5/5!!!!
Irvine5312x6ma 2 years ago
Great camerawork!
The crowd's being a bit noisy
ShakyCameraPictures 2 years ago
The best view had to be up by the breaking DC-8 - the return flypasts were absolutely unbeliveable.
Never heard a Merlin sound as wild and untamed as that one. Mr Griffiths should give up the Meteor's and stick with this, best Spit' display i've seen.
Hennersbass 2 years ago
The Pilot should have been home decorating his house!
Not playing!
flyinglizard777 2 years ago
Very Good,
Super camera work.
ben.
benjyboykent 2 years ago
Sounds so good.
Wonkabar007 2 years ago