| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | EN199 |
| Military Code: | R-B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 361 Spitfire F9 |
| C/n (msn): | 6S/223677 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Mary Rose |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Ta Qali (closed)Map |
| Country: | Malta |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LMMT IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Malta Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 24 September 2017 |
| Photo by: | Kas van Zonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 348933 |
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The aircraft first flew in November 1942 and first saw action in North Africa in January 1943. To Malta with 154 Sqn, where it took part in the invasion of Sicily. Moved to Italy, back to Malta in October 1945 for meteorological flights from Hal Far. Moved to Luqa, where it suffered damage to the tail during strong winds. Withdrawn from service as result of the damage. It was stored, but various parts were removed as a souvenir. From the early 1990's the aircraft was restored (in only 2,5 years). Various parts were resourced, even used from submerged aircraft around the island. This photo is copyright © Kas van Zonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 29 March 2021, and has since been viewed 274 times. |