Post your Zed picture of the day...

[patriot66]

I like the picture, but where are the wingtips?!

From the Mk V onwards, some Spitfires had their rounded elliptical wingtips "clipped" outboard of the ailerons, effectively removing 4 feet of wingspan. The shorter, squared-off tips improved low-altitude performance and enhanced the roll rate hugely, one area where the Mk V fell badly behind the rival Focke Wulf Fw 190

 

[BMWZ4MC]

Despite loving the Spitfire since childhood, I’ve never heard that before. They look really weird!

 

[enzed4]

Despite loving the Spitfire since childhood, I’ve never heard that before. They look really weird!

Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk.XVIE
A bit of history of the actual aircraft is here: https://www.airforcemuseum.co.nz/aircraft/supermarine-spitfire-lf-mk-xvie/
The fibreglass replica used to stand outside the Brevet Club on the approach to Christchurch airport. The Brevet Club was demolished and the Spitfire relocated to Spitfire Square, a shopping complex close to the airport.

 

[idej_z4]

150 glorious miles around North Wales today with my mate in his TTS. Loving living so close to such epic driving!

 

[Boltz]

Been great today to get out and about and enjoy the winter sunshine

 

[BMWZ4MC]

Despite loving the Spitfire since childhood, I’ve never heard that before. They look really weird!

Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk.XVIE
A bit of history of the actual aircraft is here: https://www.airforcemuseum.co.nz/aircraft/supermarine-spitfire-lf-mk-xvie/
The fibreglass replica used to stand outside the Brevet Club on the approach to Christchurch airport. The Brevet Club was demolished and the Spitfire relocated to Spitfire Square, a shopping complex close to the airport.

I remember seeing the Spitfire at the airport back in 2013 but didn’t notice the stubby wings at the time.
It’s a shame it’s been moved, its most fitting home is at an airfield. I used to love driving passed RAF Northolt in London as a kid just so I could look at the Spitfire at the gates.

 

[Argyll Andy]

Dry and a bit of sun so top down and head out for a drive.

Snow, hail and rain meant it had to go back up for about 15 minutes but overall it was great.

As I was out taking the pictures an unmarked 5 series was pulling a wee Suzuki estate of some description. Glad I decided to take some pictures.

 

[Phoenixboy]

 

[Smartbear]

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That’s so clean you must have transported it there Grant!
Rob

 

[Phoenixboy]

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That’s so clean you must have transported it there Grant!
Rob

It was cleaner yesterday after I washed it.
Space grey is very forgiving in the sun.
Hides the dirt well.
Roads were still damp in places, but nice to get the roof down in the sun

 

[Smartbear]

Met up with kinger (mike) for a coffee today, both cars covered in mud due to the local conditions!

Rob

 

[Boltz]

I definitely want silver mirrors for my black E89.....nice to see these cars being used and enjoyed...I am suffering with a long term back injury at the moment and the chances of me being able to even get in and out of my car for the next month or so seem a long way off

 

[kinger]

Met up with kinger (mike) for a coffee today, both cars covered in mud due to the local conditions!
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Rob

Thanks for the coffee Rob
Bong.....Bong....'i think it's stopped now' Bong......Bong......Bong
Never made a sound all the way home...
Cheers
mike

 

[Smartbear]

Met up with kinger (mike) for a coffee today, both cars covered in mud due to the local conditions!
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Rob

Thanks for the coffee Rob
Bong.....Bong....'i think it's stopped now' Bong......Bong......Bong
Never made a sound all the way home...
Cheers
mike

Maybe it was the “vehicle overladen” warning bonger that was going off when i sat in it? :lol:
Rob

 

[kinger]

Met up with Rob (Smart Bear) for coffee on a wet
and very windy Somerset morning
Thanks mate, good to meet you.

 

[scootr]

What's up with the Bear's standard issue plates ? oke: .... :exitright:

 

[Smartbear]

What's up with the Bear's standard issue plates ? oke: .... :exitright:

I’m an impoverished pensioner scootr, can’t afford frippery like that
Rob

 

[scootr]

If what I read is right there could be a bit of truth in that for all pensioners. Ya pay in yer whole life and what do you get? Crumbs :thumbsdown:

 

[scootr]

Ah - The magnificent Spitfire(s). Never was a better mechanical bird. A thing to be proud of for sure. There is a flying museum close by. The drag out all the WWII birds once a year for a wonderful show. All the planes roaring by in one low pass after another from Allies and Axis nations. Love the big radial engines

 

[Smartbear]

Ah - The magnificent Spitfire(s). Never was a better mechanical bird. A thing to be proud of for sure. There is a flying museum close by. The drag out all the WWII birds once a year for a wonderful show. All the planes roaring by in one low pass after another from Allies and Axis nations. Love the big radial engines

Yes Scootr, we get a great view from our place 8)

Rob