Yes, it is an affirmation of the respect we have for the "Real Deal". My
father spent his 21st birthday (June 6th, 1944) in St. Lo, France dropped in
behind enemy lines. Prior to his "party", he spent months in England with
many other G.I.'s. During that time he developed a great respect for the
British people, and he passed that on to his sons. I would not be involved
in anything that I felt would dishonor or trivialize what the British people
went through or fought for.
Terry Banbury
Mk III
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> Yes, it is an affirmation of the respect we have for the "Real Deal". My
> father spent his 21st birthday (June 6th, 1944) in St. Lo, France dropped
> in behind enemy lines. Prior to his "party", he spent months in England
> with many other G.I.'s. During that time he developed a great respect for
> the British people, and he passed that on to his sons. I would not be
> involved in anything that I felt would dishonor or trivialize what the
> British people went through or fought for.
>
> Terry Banbury
> Mk III
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> Bill and Scott, you both have valid points, but, you must take into
> consideration that the Triumph Spitfire was in fact named after the
> Supermarine Spitfire, and as such, they will be linked together forever.
> Now,
> in all the time that I did historical reenactments, I have met, and gotten
> to
> know many WW2 vets, and I know that nearly all of them would have no
> objections whatsoever. At this point in their lives, they should be
> remembered for the great sacrifices that they made to preserve our
> freedom,
> not ignored. I think the Spitfire (car)/Spitfire (plane) logo is an
> outstanding idea, and is a way of honoring the Spitfire's past, while
> maintaining the present. The Triumph Spitfire, while not directly related
> to
> the Supermarine Spitfire, does carry on the illustrious legacy of the
> name.
> Just remember the saying, "Those who forget the past, will be forced to
> repeat it."
>
> John C. Smith
> 75 Spitfire
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