Aircraft Photo of 5718M | Supermarine 349 Spitfire Vb | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #208570
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:5718M
Military Code:PR-O
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 349 Spitfire Vb
C/n (msn):CBAF.2461
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Leeds - EastMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGCM   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:3 August 1965
Photo by:Chris England
Photo ID: 208570
Photo Comment

RAF Church Fenton's gate guardian as 5718M between 1962 and 1975, when it moved to RAF Henlow for use in the Battle of Britain movie as a static airframe. It was later sold as G-MKVB and returned to flying condition, and is now a regular at Duxford's Flying Legends air displays.

This photo is copyright © Chris England, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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