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The U+ltimate Spitfire Tribute – This 1/3-scale warbird raises the bar for giant-scale RC

The U+ltimate Spitfire Tribute
The interior of the flap-hinge detail showing the fully executed replica of the hinging and rivet detail. With a wingspan of more than 12 feet, this magnificent replica of an early-mark Spitfire was built by master craftsman Phil Clark and is owned and flown by veteran scale pilot Brian O’Meara, whose lifelong passion for aviation and family history inspired the project. We caught up with Brian to get the full story...

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