| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | K9942 |
| Other Marks: | RN-V |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 300 Spitfire Mk1A |
| C/n (msn): | 6S/30225 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 72 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | AbingdonMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGUD IATA: ABB Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | RAF Abingdon 50th Anniversary Display 1968 |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 1968 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 41407 |
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The world's oldest surviving Spitfire, built in 1939. Displayed at the RAF's 50th anniversary show at RAF Abingdon wearing the 'RN' code markings of its first unit - No. 72 Squadron. This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 February 2018, and has since been viewed 244 times. |