Aircraft Photo of PS915 | Supermarine 389 Spitfire PR19 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #565813
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:PS915
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 389 Spitfire PR19
C/n (msn):6S/585121
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:West Malling (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGKM   IATA: WEM   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:12 June 1960
Photo by:Mike Cain
Photo ID: 565813
Photo Comment

Delivered 17 April 1945, later allotted maintenance serial 7711M. After serving as gate guardian at West Malling, it performed similar duty at Leuchars before static use in 'The Battle of Britain' film in 1968. Thereafter it was gate guardian at Brawdy and was returned to the air in 1986, being delivered to the BBMF 24 March 1987.

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

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