| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | LZ844 |
| Military Code: | UP-X |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 352 Spitfire F5C/Trop |
| C/n (msn): | [ A58-213 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Kemble - CotswoldMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGBP IATA: GBA Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Battle of Britain Airshow 2011 |
| Photo Date: | 18 September 2011 |
| Photo by: | Ian Powell |
| Photo ID: | 802219 |
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While a large part of the fuselage is from LZ844 this aircraft contains parts from a number of Mk VIII wrecks and some new build items. The R-R Merlin is from a Mosquito and the propellor blades were said to be from a Barracuda. It was damaged beyond repair in a landing accident December 1943 remaing abandoned in Papua New Guinea until 1972. It was restored to static condition over many years in the colours of 79 Sqn RAAF and was brought to the UK in 2011. Current status unknown. This photo is copyright © Ian Powell, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 23 April 2025, and has since been viewed 95 times. |