tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post7955216345552618159..comments2024-01-16T00:05:14.006-08:00Comments on Aircraft Nut: Spitfire: Whatever became of Evelyn ?Herman van Kradenburghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02436600778513944817noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-78048598443632419352022-07-13T13:31:42.178-07:002022-07-13T13:31:42.178-07:00I was at Swartkop and Lanseria with national servi...I was at Swartkop and Lanseria with national service at the time and saw her start up many times at airshows as we serviced her at events around the country 1980/1 and camps onwards. After the nose down in Margate the cowlings were rebuilt at Lanseria and helped by fabricating some of the bottom cowling braketry! We accompanied her to all events at airshows - just before takeoff we opened our overall zippers as she was revved up for taxi - standing behind and then being thrown elevated & backwards over the grass. Even today - Just thearing a Merlin - is an automatic nostalgy moment and frantic head turner!Appyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304958744838875375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-39601107897931700162022-04-01T21:48:36.307-07:002022-04-01T21:48:36.307-07:00I was also at the Kyalami track when the Spitfire ...I was also at the Kyalami track when the Spitfire "Evelyn" put on a show. That Spitfire engine produces a powerful low frequency sound that is orgasmic to the ears! I have a mp3 file of a Spitfire low level flypast that I like to play at full-blast when no one is around. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994042354085770506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-73740609590383232482022-03-09T03:02:24.165-08:002022-03-09T03:02:24.165-08:00This plane arrived at the current museum in Brazil...This plane arrived at the current museum in Brazil from the USA already painted in Johnnie Johnson's markings. This is apparently a favourite marking because there are other Spitfires around the world in the same JE-J markings.Jose Marqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15424382559058032198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-44415179879966409282022-03-07T10:01:57.351-08:002022-03-07T10:01:57.351-08:00Why is Evelyn listed now as JE-J
Doing a bit of in...Why is Evelyn listed now as JE-J<br />Doing a bit of internet searching, JE-J was the spitfire Johnny Johnstone flew<br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnnie_Johnson_(RAF_officer)<br /><br />Tezzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04854357973933675155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-15072134455041932622021-11-20T07:50:23.742-08:002021-11-20T07:50:23.742-08:00My late father Bryan Hook also helped to rebuild E...My late father Bryan Hook also helped to rebuild Evelyn with Alan Lurie. Cherylee Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03825746704889442903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-16766536135740580772021-08-22T08:30:25.431-07:002021-08-22T08:30:25.431-07:00My father, Wing Commander Newton Harrison, did the...My father, Wing Commander Newton Harrison, did the tests on this aircraft after it was rebuilt. He absolutely loved it, brought back so many memories for him. He flew Spits in the 2nd WW, in Malta and later based in England, over Europe.<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859991646686879761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-33236550300456633812021-06-12T08:30:45.571-07:002021-06-12T08:30:45.571-07:00Alan Lury was the owner of this aircraft.. The eng...Alan Lury was the owner of this aircraft.. The engine actualy stood in my Dads garage in Valhalla Pretoria with some other parts including the prop.. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15649713558822958024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-26175366031191623142020-08-19T10:18:56.362-07:002020-08-19T10:18:56.362-07:00The plane is in superb condition and airworthy. U...The plane is in superb condition and airworthy. Unfortunately she hasn't flown since 2003 and the museum that houses her is currently closed to the public. There are plans to move the whole museum to a new location, probably in Sao Paulo, but lots of uncertainties at this moment. But it's comforting to know that the plane has been well kept all these years.Jose Marqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15424382559058032198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-73953970362356310212020-08-15T03:09:29.762-07:002020-08-15T03:09:29.762-07:00My father in law delivered this aircraft to north ...My father in law delivered this aircraft to north africa after the war was over and we have his log book with the entry in. His name is Flt Lt Royston Poole and was acting Sqd Leader for 111 Sqd.<br />The aircraft is painted in Johnnie Johnson's colours which is quite poignant as Roy was good friend of Johnnie's. One day we shall go and visit the Spitfire as out of more than 200 that Roy flew this is the only survivor. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08447250837878416775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-7014181600877087852019-09-19T06:52:28.950-07:002019-09-19T06:52:28.950-07:00Does anyone remember a short documentary that SABC...Does anyone remember a short documentary that SABC aired in 1979/80 telling the story and details of how Evelyn came to life again? Would love to see that footage again, if it still exists.Jose Marqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15424382559058032198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-22452446239362861912019-09-19T06:18:01.310-07:002019-09-19T06:18:01.310-07:00It was assembled at Atlas - they we given the comp...It was assembled at Atlas - they we given the completed fuselage, wings, tail, engine, instrument, batteries, wiring harnesses, canopy and the list goes on and on. Atlas approached Larry to be part of the project and give there apprentices an exciting project to work on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02177312083631329254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-35345717691745288812019-09-19T06:14:44.498-07:002019-09-19T06:14:44.498-07:00The aircraft on started flying in 1976The aircraft on started flying in 1976Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02177312083631329254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-51476086259465135162019-06-18T07:01:36.443-07:002019-06-18T07:01:36.443-07:00Many, many years ago, I Photographed Evelyn extens...Many, many years ago, I Photographed Evelyn extensively around 82, 83, 84 I think at Lanseria. Helped to give her 12 blades before a flight for open/family day. I had photos of me sitting on the engine with covers removed and also leaning up against a prop-blade. Lost all my pic's when I emigrated but the memories stay. I was part of a rare incident where Mk II Impala's attacked a mock target (diesel drums with small charges in them) and the Evelyn roared through the black smoke after at high speed. One of the most impressive things i've witnessed in my entire life!<br />Gerard Appelman - 4Sqdn Lanseria 1981 - 1986Gerard Appelmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05613633109266698223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-76421454612956913212019-03-27T06:11:04.308-07:002019-03-27T06:11:04.308-07:00Lt. Col. Laurence Palmer DWD. I have a beautiful p...Lt. Col. Laurence Palmer DWD. I have a beautiful photograph of Evelyn in a full flight with a Harvard trainer on the right wing. I have had it restored and wish to put it up in our Regimental Mess. I would like to put a plaque on it but do not have the actual date of the Margate Accident. Can you please help me with this information, and possibly the name of the pilot. Thank you, regards. <br /><br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159956975966498375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-89499950581200914752019-03-27T06:04:56.336-07:002019-03-27T06:04:56.336-07:00comment above made by Lt .Col. Laurence Palmer DWD...comment above made by Lt .Col. Laurence Palmer DWD. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159956975966498375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-52958237194062287642019-03-27T06:04:05.209-07:002019-03-27T06:04:05.209-07:00After the crash at Margate, she was repaired and r...After the crash at Margate, she was repaired and rebuilt at Margate. I was the Officer Commanding Oribi Commando based at Port Shepstone, one of My sergeant's a Sergeant Don Neville had been a member of the restoration team at Atlas Aircraft and we gladly offered his services to help with the repairs. Evelyn was repaired and when we started that Rolls Royce engine, Goose bumps (as mentioned elsewhere above) She flew out of Margate back to Pretoria and was sold off overseas. A sad loss for the country's aviation community. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159956975966498375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-86964607834120786242019-01-16T07:50:42.508-08:002019-01-16T07:50:42.508-08:00I filmed the accident at the Margate Airshow and h...I filmed the accident at the Margate Airshow and handed it to the SABC office in Durban at the time, I am sure that they would still have the footage in their archivesMark Labuschagnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14290278076396601830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-34062392267902635582019-01-03T19:47:41.108-08:002019-01-03T19:47:41.108-08:00Currently Evelyn remains in storage at the closed ...Currently Evelyn remains in storage at the closed museum in Brazil. Negotiations are ongoing but there is still no definition as to where or when the museum will reopen to the public. The good news is that she has been preserved in beautiful flying condition and protected from the elements. More to follow when new developments occur. Jose Marqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15424382559058032198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-10079656956668767652019-01-03T15:20:54.045-08:002019-01-03T15:20:54.045-08:00I worked (with great pleasure) on the Spit from 19...I worked (with great pleasure) on the Spit from 1969 to 1972 included, Alan Lurie "hired"me.we were a small team and worked every Tuesdays and Thursdays night on our bird, it was great times, I still have my DiplomaRolandSturbellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490793889616801243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-27323094907046988272018-09-10T07:41:50.572-07:002018-09-10T07:41:50.572-07:00Evelyn is currently stored at the now closed Museu...Evelyn is currently stored at the now closed Museum in the city of Sao Carlos in Brazil. Negotiations are being made to transfer the museum's collection to new installations at the city of Sao Jose dos Campos. Jose Marqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15424382559058032198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-26119564178994995512018-09-09T07:30:18.986-07:002018-09-09T07:30:18.986-07:00I see my name did not come up ...above comment by ...I see my name did not come up ...above comment by Tom Elliott,now Sydney AustraliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635188731798204276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-18479397195540731102018-09-09T07:28:39.202-07:002018-09-09T07:28:39.202-07:00,,, when she nosed over on landing at Margate, it ...,,, when she nosed over on landing at Margate, it closed the runway for quite a while and I was flying one of approx 20x aircraft holding off the coast due to the incident. Eventually we were cleared to land OVER THE TAIL of the SPITFIRE .... I reckon not too many pilots around the world have landed Over the Tail of a crashed SPITFIRE! I wish I had footage of that! No Go Pro's in those days.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635188731798204276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-10081141026675264332018-04-26T11:19:33.845-07:002018-04-26T11:19:33.845-07:00Hi Ken. Gaan nou baie jare terug. Was ook daar. Ho...Hi Ken. Gaan nou baie jare terug. Was ook daar. Hoender vel. Toe daai Rolls royce opstart. En hoe hulle gesukkel het met die briekke wat gebyt het. Toe sy uit taxi vir die toetsvlug. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09748984011290578683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-50386063706490374902018-04-26T11:19:32.194-07:002018-04-26T11:19:32.194-07:00Hi Ken. Gaan nou baie jare terug. Was ook daar. Ho...Hi Ken. Gaan nou baie jare terug. Was ook daar. Hoender vel. Toe daai Rolls royce opstart. En hoe hulle gesukkel het met die briekke wat gebyt het. Toe sy uit taxi vir die toetsvlug. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09748984011290578683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017262752786565419.post-42183422108296793622018-03-22T06:17:13.113-07:002018-03-22T06:17:13.113-07:00I was an Aircraft Radio Radar Trician appy from 19...I was an Aircraft Radio Radar Trician appy from 1975 to 1977/8 at Atlas and was also involved in the radio restoration/installation. What a great time it was. I remember the first engine start and how all appies were gathered next to the metalwork ws to witness that V12 RR engine roar to life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05062895214065398107noreply@blogger.com