There has been a lot said about Spitfires on television today ~ which prompted this entry ~
Dick had a small collection of spitfires ~ they are made of glass and are very delicate ~ he told me many stories about them during the war ~ how they would do a Victory Roll when returning from raids.
From a schoolboys imagination he made these stories very exciting.
And as Grandfathers do he passed them all on to our Grandchildren ~ the boys would sit and listen to him in awe ~ They still talk about Grandad and his Spitfires with a lot of affection ~
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Funnily enough Iwas just watching the local news ,with a lady pilot ,at Duxford !when up you popped ,what a lovely collection ,Ally Ibet Dick was proud to own them and you of course treasure them ............Jan xx
I too saw the item on the Spitfires found it very interesting. I always thought that they look very fragile looking planes but obviously they are not. Look after Dick collection, and keep them safe. Love Joan.
Hi Ally, I heard something about them on the radio this morning. You must really treasures those ornaments. My late Uncle was a `tail end Charlie` during the war in Lancaster bombers I think. :o)
Sandra xxxxx
There's definitely something romantic abut the spitfire isn't there? And what a nice collection. B. x
How lovely to have Dicks collection of spitfires.Thats a lovely little pot on the left of the first spitfire all different colours.......Jeanx
my grandad told me a story about the navy. he told me it my whole life as for as long as i can remember. when he died my dad told me it was all made up......i laugh now when i think about the certain story.
love joanne
p.s if u want to hear the story ally email me!!
oh wow they are amazing Ally............absolutely stunning........ I am pleased yo say I have seen them in the flesh and in flight
Hiya Ally. Just thought I would repay the visit and pop in and see you. My hubby would love that spitfire model, he is mad about them! My favourite is the B-17's and Lancasters.....partly because my late uncle flew in the Lancs, and I love the film Memphis Belle. Hope you enjoy reading mine as much as I have reading yours......have put you on my alerts!
It's their 70th birthday Ally (think I got the date right) my Dad is all the war. I can see they're a treasured collection with pride of place. Ojects mean more when they've been the passion of someone and it's a wonderful way of remembering affectionately. They're wonderful. Rache xx
Very nice Ally. Paula
I'm sure your grandchildren have fond memories of their Grandfather telling these stories about the 'Spitfires' .... It must make you feel good when you hear them talking about it. Tina
Lovely photos Ally. What wonderful planes they were and how brave the men that flew them. I am glad your grandchildren grew up with these stories.
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neat pics....and I too enjoyed the doggie and horsey.....Hugs from KY...Ora
and for us dummies that dont know what spitfires are please inlighten us.
Terrie
I love collections that have memories attached to them. Treasure yours...Sandi
Great collection of spitfires and other mementos. Things mean more when they have sentimental values.
Those are great looking. I have never seen them inside of glass for a presentation. Have you ever tried taking any photos with the flash turned off. I did some indoors of a friends artwork on the wall where the flash was reflecting and spotting white on the photo. There was enough room light and with my editing program I was able to adjust the photo to the right amount of brightness/contrast. They still look great with the flash. mark
What a lovely collection they are ally :o) Caff xxx
Hi Ally, love your collection, especially in the glass....when my girls were little they loved to hear my dad's stories ~ and he's a great source for research on their homework too !!
Take Care, Love Debbie xx
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Lovely collection of the Spitfires, Ally. It would be wonderful to hear the stories. Deborah
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