Rare Seafire as gear up landing

[pupo162]

oh yes! i had the same surprise when i foudn that 190 props were wood, whe none crashed on the sea a year back

[KG26_Alpha]

Brilliant landing.

Glad she's safe.

Dead sticking that in would have resulted in
more damage to the airframe and engine.

Once the prop hits the ground engine on or off
the crankshaft's damaged either way.

[SNAFU]

Impressive photos and good landing. But isn´t it mandatory to close the fuel feed valve prior to such an landing? I would have guessed the engine should be run dry of fuel before I touch down.

Originally Posted by KG26_Alpha

Brilliant landing.
Once the prop hits the ground engine on or off
the crankshaft's damaged either way.

Do you think? The crankshaft is connected to the prop via a gear stage and not directly flanged onto it. I wouldn´t expect so much damage to the inner engine. The propblades are wood and should be the first to break, I would think. But anyhow, I guess the engine will get a thoroughly check and some new fitting at least.