| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | "BM481" |
| Military Code: | YO-T |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Spitfire (model) |
| C/n (msn): | [ BAPC.301 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 401 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Thornaby / Bader Avenue-Thornaby Road [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 March 2007 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm Clarke |
| Photo ID: | 108092 |
| Photo Comment |
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Erected today on a roundabout at the site of the former RAF Thornaby. The markings on the port side commemorate 401 Sqn, RCAF. Those on the starboard side, PK651, code RAO-B, commemorate 608 Sqn, RAuxAF. The Thornaby Spitfire is erected in recognition of Thornaby's aviation heritage and will be dedicated on April 1st. This photo is copyright © Malcolm Clarke, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 December 2018, and has since been viewed 262 times. |