Aircraft Photo of MK356 | Supermarine 361 Spitfire LF9C | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #654620
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:MK356
Military Code:2I-V
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 361 Spitfire LF9C
C/n (msn):CBAF.IX.1561
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Saint AthanMap
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGSY   IATA: DGX   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:RAF Museum St Athan
 
Photo Date:21 April 1982
Photo by:Chris England
Photo ID: 654620
Photo Comment

RAF Locking's gate guardian as 5690M from December 1961 until 1967 when it was used for static shots in the Battle of Britain film. Rebuilt to flying condition between January 1992 and November 1997 after a period in storage at St Athan, it has been in service with the RAF with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Coningsby since 14 November 1997.

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

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