Y2-K Spitfire Mk IX first flight - June 7, 2017

First flight of the "Roseland" Spitfire at Vintage Wings of Canada, with John Aitken at the controls

[@HighFlight]

Simply stunning and hats off to all involved. Wonderful to see another Spit with air under her wings again and a fitting and wonderful tribute to the memory of Arnold Roseland and all of the Canadian, British and allied pilots and crews who fought against tyranny in WW2 and gave their lives.

[@johnreiland4362]

i realize beauty is in the eye of the beholder but O My, This has to be the best looking fighter of WWII.

[@tonydeaton2890]

I think it's a toss-up between this and a P51. Beautiful Spitfire though.

[@garrington120]

Wonderful Mk 1X Spitfire with the ROLLS ROYCE Merlin 60 series engine which had the first 2 speed , 2 stage supercharger in any aero engine . In full squadron service from AUGUST 1942

[@sigeberhtmercia767]

And first real counter to the FW 190A and Bf 109F.

[@Aj32678]

@soaringtractor calm down jackass

[@hoatattis7283]

@soaringtractor No it was not the Spitfire Merlin was 2 STAGE 2 SPEED IN SERIES invented by Hooker. Your PW was a dud

[@hoatattis7283]

@soaringtractor And go and get a wooly bull up you

[@electronhacker4224]

A truly very beautiful aircraft so very graceful.The Spitfire is a legend and a great tribute to Mr Mitchell her designer.

[@davidbeise7385]

I live a mile from the Y2K hangar in Comox and had the privilege of watching this restoration here. My friend Bonn Svensson gave me the whole tour of it showing the the extent of the intricate work being done to restore this amazing plane. So to hear a couple weeks ago that it's coming home for a visit put a lump in my throat remembering how it looked back then and then seeing it flying. So for me this is very special and a tribute to all the people who made this possible but especially to my friend Bonn.

[@forestgimblett2364]

I was lucky . Going out to see how things were going when this bird was rebuilt to fly again at the 442 base 2008.I,m 6 feet tall , that plane was made for a shorter body . GOOD TO SEE IT FLY . Way to go you guys .

[@zumajim]

Always does my heart good to see a beautiful, historic old bird like this so lovingly restored. Now may she and her pilots stay safe and sound for all time. Would love to see her make a trip to Southern California someday. Blue skies!

[@keithmartin9179]

Fantastic to see this flying again, I used to see this whenever I went to a company situated opposite the scrapyard in Saltriver, Cape Town South Africa, was swapped for a German plane I believe that went to the South African Airforce Museum. Great restoration.

[@benjeremic2943]

Words can't do justice to describe what you guys have achieved. The words 'fantastic' and 'well done' just don't cut it.

[@Querencias7]

Just curious: Why is the landing gear left down? Beautiful Spitfire now ... and then, long ago. Thanks for this video, VWC.

[@donaldnijboer5904]

Good job, Mike P. Thanks for your dedication and keeping RCAF aviation history alive.

[@keeblerhunts]

Congratulations to the team who put this beauty back in the air! A fine tribute to the Roseland family and to the history of this country!

[@haroldmulder]

As one of the volunteers who worked on this project in Comox during the early years. Congratulations. Finally seeing it flying is a great feeling. All the best with the further testflights. Hopefully I'll have a chance to come and see it in person some day. Harold

[@spitfireaace]

Sorry she didn't stay in Comox.

[@BleedingUranium]

@@spitfireaace She's C-GYQQ at least, which is a really nice nod.

[@peterlewis3540]

How does any Spitfire end up in a scrapyard. The parts alone are worth a fortune, so its with great delight somebody saw fit to restore this stunningly beautiful machine.

[@harrygleave3003]

She sounds beautiful and looks great such a beautiful aircraft

[@seivaDsugnA]

I'm a spectator awaiting this moment for 20 years. Fantastic job lads and ladies.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

*Beautiful Spitfire!*

[@spijkie1969]

What a stunning beauty! Love the sight and sound...

[@williampinney4906]

Congratulations to Vintage Wings! Many thanks to our friends, allies, and neighbors to the North Partners in peace & war, in the past, the present, and forever! a grateful American

[@jackheatherwaters7224]

Congratulations to all involved. Most wonderful to see this aircraft in the sky again. The thrilling sound of a Merlin engine never fades from memory. I hope to see the Roseland Spitfire in August, and wish that one day I might see her sharing the airspace with F for Freddie, and Hamilton's Landcaster. Regards, Jack Waters.

[@AlbertD711]

Absolutely beautiful aircraft.

[@robinpearn6736]

The MkIX with the 4 bladed prop is the best looking Spitfire out there!

[@anonymous8780]

Mk VIII is the best looking Spitfire! :)

[@hoatattis7283]

@@brandmotivo Not on a IX the Merlin only on the Griffon engine

[@MarsFKA]

@@brandmotivo "5 blades is better." Heheh. You're gonna need a bigger engine...

[@kiddlesk]

How does something so special, so valuable, languish in a scrapyard until the 90's? Well done to all involved for bringing her back from the dead.

[@sigeberhtmercia767]

The mind boggles. I'm glad for the rescue.

[@balsumfractus]

kiddlesk there was not much left....just a tangled mess of twisted metal. I would be surprised if any of the original sheet aluminum made it back on this airframe....

[@arrowbflight5082]

Absolutely Champion ! I tip my hat to all of those involved in this lengthy restoration project. Well done !

[@josipvrandecic2472]

Canadians have always been the best flyers....appreciate Capt. Aitken & company !

[@arrowbflight5082]

@@brandmotivo Hmmm.... From D- Day through Jan. '45, No.83 Group 2 TAF shot down 532 E/A. Of that figure, 472 E/A or 90% were shot down by RCAF & or Canadian pilots in service with the RAF. Doubtful there was a Pole in the lot. The top three scoring fighter pilots counting confirmed E/A from D-Day until VE Day... two are Canadian, one is British. ( flippin' typo. 472,not 478 )

[@hoatattis7283]

Josip Vrandecic ;Bull dust One South African beat any Canadian and A Brit Johnny Johnson

[@hoatattis7283]

@@arrowbflight5082 Ahmmm Aces by country Brits 6558 Canada 1664 a long way behind

[@arrowbflight5082]

@@hoatattis7283 I believe the RCAF was not as large as the RAF. You aware i'm sure the U.S.A.A.F shot down every bloody E/A there was, or have ( claimed ) as much

[@hoatattis7283]

@@arrowbflight5082 We know that, well we know that they think they did

[@billyjack3361]

An incredible accomplishment. Well done.

[@philhultin2999]

Awesome job guys! I've got an RC model of Y2-K that will make its maiden flight this year, you've inspired me!

[@raymondeaton5692]

I am American and although I really love the warbirds produced in the US nothing is more beautiful or deadly than the Spitfire.

[@dragonoffski4501]

Endurance, speed (in later models) and payload maybe, but looks, style and manoeuvrability - not a chance mate! - don't get me wrong, the P51 is a handsome bird, and goes like stink when you put a Merlin in it, but it's just another famous aircraft. The Spitfire, my friend, is an icon. Unforgettable and unmatchable :) Yes, I'm being hugely unfair, and the Mustang is actually [almost] as iconic - but I'm a Brit, and we had to rely on those 'few' spitfires for years before you yanks decided to join in the fun, so (along with the unfairly sidelined Hurricane) the Spit holds a special place in our hearts, so I think we're allowed to get a bit partisan. ...After all that, I scrolled down and was very disappointed to discover you're just another a troll, apparently baiting as many people as you can. I'm so sorry you feel the need to upset everyone. That must be a horrible place to be.

[@erprast]

Ahhww pleeaassee soaringtractor, get of your "America First" high horse, you naughty keyboard warrior in your mum's attic, or I'll have to call her up to unplug your WiFi again for a fortnight, by means of punishment for your rude online behaviour. Just asking btw: Has ever been diagnosed from what authistic disorder you are suffering specifically? Anyway: The first, Allison-underpowered, P51 types were quite useless pieces of crap, that had to be babysitted by Spitfires of Fighter Command from the moment they went feet wet to annoy German shipping in the English Channel, right until their safe return over land. Above 15k ft, where the real flying, by real pilots, in real aeroplanes already had been taking place for some time to fight the war, it was totally outperformed by just about anything apart from a zeppelin that the Krauts could get off the ground on their side of the pond. The P51 only became successful because and after an unknown genius RAF-techy had come up with the brilliant idea to bolt one of those real aeroplane engines, a Rolls Royce Merlin, in front of its cockpit. That and nothing else is what upgraded the P51 from a lame carthorse to a genuine Mustang. If that hadn't been done, it would have remained mediocre at best and been just as obsolete as the P40 way before the end of the war, and long forgotten by now. * Counting down for meltdown :-D *

[@erprast]

@soaringtractor damn, man, pay a little more attention, will you? You made me wait for 9 bloody months. But it was worth every minute. Now shush and go back to your attick. Or is it a basement? You, being an expert, should have known that the building of P51's with a Packard Merlin only came about after the RAF successfully tested a field converted P-51A with a Rolls Royce Merlin 61 engine (with 2-speed 2-stage intercooled supercharger) first, in october 1942. Merlin fieldconverted P-51A's got the RAF designation "Mustang Mk. X". First flight of the P-51B prototype with a Packard Merlin, the XP-51B, was a full month later, in november 1942. Eat that, mister knowitall.

[@dragonoffski4501]

@@erprast I'm guessing basement, faintly redolent of adolescent disappointment and too many kleenex... I would say don't feed the trolls, but I've just fed him/her/it myself so I'm hardly in a position to make judgements :)

[@hoatattis7283]

@soaringtractor No it does not you fool. Not in S/C, T/M, Turn, Roll C/R, Gun Power

[@2kidsnosleep]

Boy listen to that engine purrrr. Great job gentlemen

[@budreynolds9010]

2kidsnosleep -_

[@dhc5tech41]

Saw this at 19 wing Comox for a long time before it went away, hope some of the guys that worked on her then see this

[@spurgear4]

Me also, Glad it's flying now. Hi Sean nice to see you here.

[@tomb1598]

Nice to see the Comox Y2K flying.

[@stealthrider4414]

2 indisputable timeless ear-gasms beauty sounds. A Spitfire Rolls Royce Griffon, engine and Led Zeppelin.

[@alasdairblack393]

Stealth Rider The Mk iv does not have a griffon engine, it's a Merlin.

[@alasdairblack393]

Correction MK ix.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Led Zeppelin and Spitfires. Hell yeah. Would the Spit be booming out Night Flight 😂?

[@steveholmes5207]

9 ex luftwaffe pilots put a thumbs down to this video it couldn't be anyone else because that would mean they had no soul or passion

[@michaelvivian8759]

A beautiful sight---and Sound !

[@stevetheron227]

Beautifull! My late father, Major Dave Theron, No.2 Squadron (Flying Cheetah's)SAAF (South African Air Force, flew a "Spit" in the Western Desert and Italy. This Spit was owned by an ex- No.2 Squadron pilot, and was on a pylon display at his scrapyard in Maitland, Cape Town. I assume that is where the Canadians got the Spit from. Wish my late father could have seen this project reach fruition. He did so love his Spit!

[@germanbarros7115]

Maravilloso 👏👏

[@jaspergrumfuttock]

Brilliant restoration and fabulous to see another spit in the air. Heartiest congratulations to all concerned. Just one thing I am confused about though is that the tail fin is not a standard Mk9, it looks more like a mk15 or 16. I am interested to know why, could someone be kind enough to enlighten me please. Many thanks

[@balsumfractus]

It has the broad chord rudder which appears on some later mk ix's and xvi's......

[@Abby1952]

I was under the impression that with that tailplane it would be a MK Vlll?

[@philt4346]

Interesting torque reaction on startup. I know about that, I've got Moto Guzzi's in the garage, which got me thinking, how is it you don't need a contra-rotating airscrew to cancel the tendency for the frame to rotate around the spindle, like helicopters?

[@ivanstrydom8417]

Did he not retract the undercarriage out of fear that it might fail to lower again?

[@charliebowman785]

video is way too blurry.

[@jay600katana]

First class resto on her, she almost looks too good lol. Somebody should save cliff robertsons spit from that museum.

[@mah4239]

thing of beauty

[@dannyd4837]

Fantastic!!

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Yeah, yeah, yeah! Great job guys!

[@sarpifly]

Touche!

[@wmdayman]

Fantastic

[@debovsky5323]

Awesome !

[@jurismichal]

Very,very nice!!!

[@controllineprecisionaeroba7454]

HE SHOULD HAVE FIRED THE CANNONS

[@jaspergrumfuttock]

Oops sorry, just found out the reason. never mind, great to see the video.

[@Xynudu]

No spare headroom with that canopy.

[@barrierodliffe4155]

More than a Bf 109.