Meeting BoB Spit pilot and Rigger

[Trumper]

Would the ground crew already have had the engines warmed up by the time the pilots arrived saving waiting before scrambling.

[danjama]

I would be geateful to know if the spitfire was a difficult bird to maintain in wartime conditions, and what the most simple and most complex maintenance and repair task. Also, how often would main tyres be changed if operating from concrete? Also, would rearm and refuel occur simultaneously, and how long would each take?

Finally, enjoy and remember the experience. I'm jealous.