| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | PK599 |
| Other Marks: | Q3-K |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 356 Spitfire F22 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Manchester - InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGCC IATA: MAN Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 11 May 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9462 |
| Photo Comment |
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PK599 flown by 613 (City of Manchester) Squadron pilot Bill Barlow had to overshoot the runway. On opening the Griffon's throttle to go round again, the severe torque pulled the aircraft over. It was damaged beyond repair but the Royal Auxiliary Air Force pilot luckily survived unscathed. This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 September 2017, and has since been viewed 316 times. |