Parnall

27 members and guest had a thoroughly enjoyable and informative exclusive tour of the Parnall Aircraft Company facility near Truro.  There they have two Spitfires - one being restored as a display model and the other will eventually be restored to flying condition.  


The flying Spitfire fuselage



Parts recovered from a crashed Spitfire



The beautiful Merlin!



Member Paul Beck has a goo at shaping aluminium - brave chap!


The display Spitfire




The factory floor


The flight deck!


Everyone there was so enthusiastic and we had alot of happy,chatty members.  Nice lunch too!