In the best traditions of English eccentricity, David Price hand-built a full-size Spitfire replica in his backyard, demolishing a shed so he could squeeze
In the finest traditions of English eccentricity, David Price built a full-size replica Spitfire in his back garden, demolishing a potting shed so he could squeeze in the wings.
This Spitfire Life-Size Replica Is a DIY, Back Garden Project That Stands Out
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Many DIY projects end up discarded in the trash can, forgotten on a shelf or, if they’re lucky, boxed into the garage for some future use that will never come to be. This one, its maker hopes, will end up in an aviation museum, where every visitor will be able to enjoy it. 9 photos
It’s a life-size, incredibly convincing replica of the famous Spitfire British fighter aircraft. Known as Supermarine Spitfire, this was a single-seat fighter aircraft used extensively by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Allied countries before, during and after World War II. It is the military plane produced in the biggest numbers in the country, with several models and wing configurations made throughout the years.
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