2007-10-14
Updated 14 October
I have been assured by the ISP yesterday that the server change has been entirely completed and indeed, everything seems to work fine right now. Without further delay here are the updates for tonight.
The first of these is another new section of the site, the previously announced Art & Memorabilia. This section is intended as a virtual gallery of Spitfire-related art, memorabilia and collectibles. I have always thought that aviation art should be an obvious addition to this site, as over the years an entire crowd of aviation artists have selected the Spitfire as an inspiration for their work. Also, Spitfire memorabilia are among those most sought-after by aviation collectors. In sum, putting together a kind of online gallery of such items would make for a highly interesting corner on the web.
A particularly intriguing item among those which initiate the gallery today is the aluminium desktop model from the Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory, a family keepsake of J P Corbin. J P seeks contact with anyone who worked at the CBAF and could possibly provide more information about the item.
Other updates tonight are:
The first of these is another new section of the site, the previously announced Art & Memorabilia. This section is intended as a virtual gallery of Spitfire-related art, memorabilia and collectibles. I have always thought that aviation art should be an obvious addition to this site, as over the years an entire crowd of aviation artists have selected the Spitfire as an inspiration for their work. Also, Spitfire memorabilia are among those most sought-after by aviation collectors. In sum, putting together a kind of online gallery of such items would make for a highly interesting corner on the web.
A particularly intriguing item among those which initiate the gallery today is the aluminium desktop model from the Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory, a family keepsake of J P Corbin. J P seeks contact with anyone who worked at the CBAF and could possibly provide more information about the item.
Other updates tonight are:
- A new pair of images have been added in Historic Photographs section
- Two new videos can be viewed in the Video Section, including an hour-long converage from Duxford Flying Legends 2007.
- Also, don't miss the two other "founding" additions in Art & Memorabilia.
With these additons the site navigation menu to the left has grown even further as to give an impression of what its final shape might be. I must say I'm a bit overwhelmed by the rapidly expanding scope of this site - I guess I'm starting to realize what I got myself into! And I haven't even started with warbird restorations, camouflage and markings, or continued with my book... oh dear. Anyway, I will review the front page to see if a better overview of all new additions could be given, preferably automatically with some clever scripting.
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Tango India Mike on 28-Oct-2007 13:40:00
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I had one of these many years ago, almost exactly the same except mine was mounted above an ash-tray in the shape of Australia. I've got a photo of it somewhere and will see if I can find it.