Test-flying the Swordfish

摘要

My Initial Attempt to fly the Swordfish, on September 28, was cut short, as the engine started to misfire straight after it started. The immediate suspects were oily plugs following the ground runs, and this proved to be correct. Some old lessons were re-learnt about putting them in the aircraft at the last possible moment before starting. The subsequent attempt was planned to last 15min in the overhead, then back on the ground for a thorough inspection in line with warbird thinking.