Aircraft Photo of W3644 | Supermarine 349 Spitfire Mk5B (model) | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #421565
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:W3644
Military Code:QV-J
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 349 Spitfire Mk5B (model)
C/n (msn):[ BAPC.323 ]
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Area:Lytham Saint Annes / Fairhaven Lake [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
 
Photo Date:29 August 2016
Photo by:Trevor Thornton
Photo ID: 421565
Photo Comment

The Fylde Spitfire Memorial, a replica of Spitfire W3644 at Fairhaven Lake, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire. The original aircraft was purchased by funds raised by the local residents in 1940. Sadly both plane and pilot, Sergeant Alan Lever Ridings were lost on 23rd June 1942.

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

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