| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | SL574 |
| Military Code: | AZ-B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 361 Spitfire LF16E |
| C/n (msn): | CBAF.IX.4688 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Stanmore / Bentley Priory [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 October 1975 |
| Photo from: | Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman) |
| Photo ID: | 850536 |
| Photo Comment |
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Following retirement SL574 flew as part of the Historic Aircraft Flight, forerunner to the BBMF, from its formation in 1957. Following a crash in September 1959 the aircraft was relegated to gate guard duties at RAF Bentley Priory where it remained until 1967 when it was moved to Henlow for static use in the Battle of Britain film. After filming finished the aircraft returned to Bentley Priory where it remained until 1986 when it moved to RAF Halton in preparation for sale to the San Diego Aerospace Museum. The aircraft is still displayed with them at time of upload. This photo was added on 28 September 2025, and has since been viewed 27 times. |