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From: HD50EL@aol.com
Full-name: HD50EL
Message-ID: <98.1e67c1c.25de4eb8@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 02:28:56 EST
Subject: Re: Club name and image
To: sch8489@garnet.acns.fsu.edu
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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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