Time Well Spent by bmac62

Photography • Aviation • posted on Feb 22, 2013

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Spitfire undergoing its annual inspection in the hangar of the Historic Flight Collection, Paine Field, Everett, Washington. Getting to see 'under the bonnet' is always a rare treat... For those of you interested...notice the well known brand name on the top of the engine. Image left large for zooming:)

Comments (24)

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neiwil

7:01AM | Fri, 22 February 2013

Magical Merlin, what a great and very detailed shot Bill, I built a rudimentary Merlin into my Lancaster, I could use this to detail it up a bit...(did you get any more ?) I love all the 'clutter' in the foreground, great reminder that they look good when 'displaying' but it's all down to hard work and a good tool kit.

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jayfar

8:05AM | Fri, 22 February 2013

A super picture of this wonderful Supermarine Spitfire and in superb condition.

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durleybeachbum

8:23AM | Fri, 22 February 2013

Fascinating to see!

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Faemike55

8:33AM | Fri, 22 February 2013

Fantastic and fascinating

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auntietk

8:46AM | Fri, 22 February 2013

Nice and sharp, and worth all the research. :)

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AZBO

9:22AM | Fri, 22 February 2013

Must be the same maker's of your camera

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Maxidyne

10:06AM | Fri, 22 February 2013

Well spent indeed Bill. This is spectacular, so clear. Thanks for posting this, any others you have will be most welcome.

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Cyve

11:19AM | Fri, 22 February 2013

Wonderful capture anf fabulous fly!!!

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blinkings

12:32PM | Fri, 22 February 2013

Rolls-Royce only made those pieces of stamped metal. The engines themselves were actually reconditioned from East German Trabis.....

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jendellas

12:47PM | Fri, 22 February 2013

It all looks very complicated but very clean :o) xx

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helanker

1:00PM | Fri, 22 February 2013

HA! a Rolls-Royce :-) Excellent shot, Billl :)

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T.Rex

1:56PM | Fri, 22 February 2013

Oh, so THAT's where the motor for my Rolls Royce disappeared to! (Big grin!) I find such "anatomical" photos fascinating! You lucky fellow to be able to see such and to photograph it! Keep up the good work! :-)

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kgb224

2:16PM | Fri, 22 February 2013

Superb capture Bill. God Bless.

Tamarrion

3:41PM | Fri, 22 February 2013

Awesome! A Mk. IX Spitfire, and that orchestra some call a "Merlin". Fantastic photo!

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flavia49

5:00PM | Fri, 22 February 2013

splendid picture

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sandra46

5:52PM | Fri, 22 February 2013

great capture

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RodS Online Now!

8:06PM | Fri, 22 February 2013

That's a killer shot, Bill! You don't often get to see a Merlin in all its glory! This is really sharp and clear!

whaleman

3:09AM | Sat, 23 February 2013

Another cracker shot Bill, and I can't wait to upgrade! Laughing at Andrew's comment! I have to poke myself to remind me that you can actually fly one of these, that's a great skill to possess!

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Briney

6:43PM | Sat, 23 February 2013

Great shot... I'm sure there is one bolt left over though and they are still scratching their heads to work out where it belongs.... ;-)

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moochagoo

11:52AM | Sun, 24 February 2013

Quite interesting engine :)

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tennesseecowgirl

11:08AM | Mon, 25 February 2013

full zoom amazing details

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Richardphotos

6:35PM | Tue, 26 February 2013

seeing these captures sure make me want a 5D as well an equivalent quality lens

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debbielove

9:48AM | Fri, 01 March 2013

The Merlin, the saviour of Allied Aircraft Engines.. The list of aircraft that flew powered by this, is too long to put here, UK, US, and other nations used it.. Bombers, Fighters, Navel aircraft even trainers! Rolls Royce, that goodness! Brilliant Bill.. Rob

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