Aircraft Photo of G-LEGD / MJ444 | Supermarine 509 Spitfire T9 | AirHistory.net #826624
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-LEGD
Alternate Serial:MJ444
Military Code:D-KH
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 509 Spitfire T9
C/n (msn):CBAF IX 1060
Aircraft Name:Lady Luck
Location
City / Airport:Lashenden / HeadcornMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGKH   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:28 June 2025
Photo by:Ruud Leeuw
Photo ID: 826624
Photo Comment

Originally built in 1943 at Castle Bromwich, Lady Luck served with Royal Canadian Air Force squadrons 411, 403, and 443. It was shot down by ground fire over Belgium in January 1945. Restored and reconfigured to a two-seater. 'Lady Luck', returned to the skies on June 6, 2024!

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

It was added on 18 July 2025, and has since been viewed 21 times.


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