Aircraft Photo of 20 / G-AVAV / MJ772 | Supermarine 509 Spitfire T9 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #305795
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:"20"
Alternate Registration:G-AVAV
Alternate Serial:MJ772
Military Code:DO-L
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 509 Spitfire T9
C/n (msn):CBAF/7269
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Debden (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
Event:Debden Gala 1968
 
Photo Date:30 June 1968
Photo by:Terry Dann
Photo ID: 305795
Photo Comment

One of two 2-seaters used during the filming of "The Battle of Britain", much of which had taken place at Debden earlier in the month. Wearing fictitious serial "20". Force-landed at Little Staughton after major engine failure on 9th July 1968. Sold in USA as N8R in May 1975.

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

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