Hear an amazing story about Newton St Cyres man Martin Phillips who was inspired to embark on incredible journey after receiving a rivet as a birthday gift.To rebuilt a Spitfire RR232 and bring it back to flying status.
Martin says: “I’d always been interested in aircraft in general, but the Spitfire is the iconic machine. I got parts from all over the world, put her together with the help of a couple of my workers and specialist firms, and I was able to see her fly in December 2012. She was the last aircraft to fly out of Filton, but I haven’t been up in her myself as she’s a...
