I never thought of the Silence of the Lambs angle with the moths Joe. I might run with that one if you don't mind.

Meanwhile on the island benchtop...

Nevah in the field of kitchen conflict has such a smorgasbord of spitfires been unleashed in the name of freedom and democracy

Mk I star of the Battle of Britain leading the honours

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The Mark IX on the left was reputedly the best and pilot's favourite

A rare Mk XII with Griffon engine on the right

The 2 blade propeller behind the Mk I was K5054 the Mk 0 Spitfire prototype which was the only spitfire that RJ Mitchell ever saw in flight before he passed away in 1937

Their finest hour parade would also not be complete without a workmanlike Hurricane hero bringing up the rear

Beautiful detailing on the Mk XII

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Quote Originally Posted by Looper View Post
released his inner nerd
This is what The Inner Nerd is talking about when he says weathering, lovely

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Some undercarriage pornography for the hardcore fans