Stampe & Vertongen Museum - Spitfire Mk.XIV arriving at Antwerp

STAMPE & VERTONGEN Museum

Antwerp Airport

Box 3

2100 Deurne

www.stampe.be

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15/10/2005

Saturday, October 15th, 2005 : the first 'draaidag' (engine testing) at the Stampe & Vertongen museum, Antwerp Airport.

On Friday 14th, preparations were made by the ASA/SV ground crew.

Although the weather was not great, the Spitfire turned up around 5pm.

Photo's : Carl Gootzen, Karl De Dobbelaere, Bob Rongé, Willem Rongé, Paul Soons & Dirk Buytaert

A working class hero ... something to be proud of.

15/10/2005 : The return of the Spitfire

15/10/2005 : The return of the Spitfire

15/10/2005 : The return of the Spitfire

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15/10/2005 : Karel Bos upon his return

15/10/2005 : ready for refuelling

15/10/2005 : too many passengers for 1 seat....

15/10/2005 way too many...

15/10/2005 : but sill 1 lucky one

15/10/2005 : ready for take-off

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14/10/2004 : save and sound on the ground

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14/10/2005 : Although the weather was a bit hazy, John Romain turned up right on time.

14/10/2004 : the ASA/SV museum groundcrew awaiting the arrival of the Spitfire.

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