The Silver Spitfire. Matt Jones' account of flying a Spitfire around the world.
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- Опубліковано 22 вер 2022
- In 2019 a team of intrepid aviators undertook the most challenging expedition ever attempted in a single-engined World War II era aircraft. After years of planning, the team from Spitfires.com flew a silver Spitfire right around the world, taking in some of the most famous landmarks on the planet from the Grand Canyon in the West, to the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji in the East.
The Spitfire is recognised as an emblem of freedom across the globe, and the expedition promoted the ‘Best of British’ worldwide, showcasing the nation’s heritage in engineering excellence, through an aircraft that changed the course of history. The expedition reunited the Spitfire with many countries that owe their freedom, at least in part, to this iconic aircraft.
120 days after departing Goodwood on 5 August 2019, having visited 24 countries, having flown 22,130 nautical miles, and having overcome many challenges, the Silver Spitfire touched down once again on the West Sussex turf, piloted by Matt Jones. Matt, the chief pilot, delivers a unique, inspiring and abundantly illustrated talk about his adventures on this epic expedition.
Absolutely brilliant!
A brilliant 90 minutes
Matt Jones...straight out of Eagle, Adventure, Hotspur, Superman,Victor, Champion...and a good presenter as well already!....Braddock and Rockfist Rogan...and Biggles would be proud!
Loved the journey Matt. Hopefully one day I will get to see G-irty in person. 👍🏻
What an amazing event and lecture in chasing your dreams. So glad Brooklands Members tv posted it online for all those whose could not be there. Can't wait to see the movie and check out the book.
I flew in a Spitfire on the 6th of October 2021 for my 60th with Pilot Jim Schofield at Goodward. We met with another Spitfire and flew around Selsey. Absolutely fantastic experience. Upon landing, the other Spitfire was flown by Matt Jones. I had previously read a bit in the Daily Mail about the Silver Spitfire and recognised Matt's name when he told me. We had a brief chat. But after watching this video. I wish I had taken it in a bit more and asked a few more questions & had a photo. I feel in awe now. And realise what a tremendous task this really was. Unbelievable. Thanks Matt. I'm glad you have a healthy son. Thanks to all at Goodwood for a fantastic experience. And I even did the simulater first. Which was great.
Good job Mark !!!
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