Aircraft Photo of C-GYQQ / MK304 | Supermarine 361 Spitfire HF9C | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #229714
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:C-GYQQ
Alternate Serial:MK304
Military Code:Y2-K
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 361 Spitfire HF9C
C/n (msn):
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Montréal - Saint-HubertMap
Region / Country:Quebec, Canada
Airport Codes:ICAO: CYHU   IATA: YHU   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1 June 2019
Photo by:Gary Vincent
Photo ID: 229714
Photo Comment

RAF Spitfire TE294 was transferred to the South African Air Force in 1947, but suffered extensive damage in a landing accident in 1951. Remains stored until 1981 when restoration was begun by a private collector who later brought the project to Canada in 90s. Restoration was continued at the Comox Air Force Museum and later at Vintage Wings of Canada in Gatineau, Quebec. First flight after restoration was made in 2017.

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

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