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trouble with spitfire recovery

Nothing unusual there.
He will get them as well, as there will only be one permit and one only issued to bring the aircraft into the UK.
Brooks is hardly a 'Rich Butthead' either, check out this link.
http://www.boultbeeflightacademy.co.uk/courses/

As usual, the 'Media' couldn't get the bloody story right in the first place.

1]"They were waxed, wrapped in greased paper and tarred to protect against the elements. They were then buried in their shipping crates, rather than let them fall into enemy hands."

2]"The planes were deemed surplus and were buried in Aug. 1945. At that time, propeller planes were falling out of fashion in favor of newer jet-engine designs -- Cundall said Spitfires "were 10 a penny." British military officials decided burying them was cheaper and more practical than bringing them home."

And yes, the second paragraph is the real truth.





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