Captian Joseph Summers article, 1st to fly the Spitfire.

[Teaticket]

Interesting article on a test pilot 'HERE'.

[Dan-Sam]

For an airplane to fly well, it must look good.

...and Spitfire fits into both of these conditions. I've never heard about a pilot who didn'l love it

[Flying Helmut]

...and Spitfire fits into both of these conditions. I've never heard about a pilot who didn'l love it

Half of the Luftwaffe's pilots spring to mind...…………….

[Naharaht]

Thank you for sharing that article, Peter. I did know a little about 'Mutt' Summers but I did not know the origin of his nickname nor that he was born in Hull.

Tim, don't forget about the Luftwaffe pilot, who reputedly asked Herman Goering to give him a squadron of Spitfires.

[camel crew]

Thanks Peter. Good article