The Spitfire in question was AB910, which is still flying and with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. When the plane refused to handle normally, the pilot realised what had happened and returned to the airstrip after a single circuit, landing with Margaret still holding on. As she could not jump off safely, the WAAF held on to the upright element of the rudder. However, the pilot forgot that Margaret was on the tail and turned to take off. On 9th February 1945 a WAAF at RAF Hibaldstow, Lincolnshire, Margaret Horton, was called on to sit on the tailplane of a Spitfire during rough weather, while the pilot taxied to his take-off position. Free shipping to any Zumiez store By signing up you agree to receive email from Zumiez with promotions and future. Spitfire skate wheels at CCS come in all sizes, with smaller wheels for the skate park and larger wheels for bombing the streets at high speeds. Shop Spitfire t-shirts at Zumiez, carrying a large selection of Spitfire apparel, hardgoods, and accessories. The easiest ballast is a person sitting on the tail. The Spitfire logo is one of the most iconic in skating, and their art designers have dressed it up in bright hues and killer patterns that practically scorch the ground underneath your feet. The risk is made greater because of the Spitfire's narrow landing gear. On soft ground it can even dig in, causing the aircraft to cartwheel.Įver since war time there has been a 'rough weather procedure' which includes providing ballast on the tailplane while it taxies, to reduce the risk of the aircraft 'ground looping', especially on uneven ground. In a severe case, a wing-tip can touch the ground. A ground loop is a sudden tip to one side while on the ground: in aviation speak 'a rotation in the horizontal plane'.

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