| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | RR263 |
| Alternate Serial: | 7216M |
| Military Code: | LZ-B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 361 Spitfire LF16E |
| C/n (msn): | CBAF IX 3310 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | KenleyMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 16 March 1963 |
| Photo by: | Mike Cain |
| Photo ID: | 454624 |
| Photo Comment |
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Delivered to the RAF 1944 and used as a static backdrop in the 1955 film, 'Reach for the Sky'. Used as a gate guardian at RAF Kenley 1955 -1967, when it was presented to the French Air Force. Later displayed as 'TB597:GW-B' in the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace at Le Bourget. This photo is copyright © Mike Cain, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 April 2022, and has since been viewed 253 times. |