At the A&AEE for fitting of an oblique camera, Delivered to 613 Sqn, Ailerons jammed, belly landed and hit an obstruction at Ringway on August 22, 1948. Written off. Photo from: Imperial War Museums

Ex NH749. Registration cancelled on 15 May 1985 on sale to the USA as N749DP, and now airworthy with the American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum in Dallas, Texas.

Transferred to an RAF squadron after VE Day. Was still in service as late as May 1949. Photo from: Library and Archives Canada

The Griffon powered Mk XIV Spitfire taking off for a demonstration flight at the Palm Springs Air Museum.

The Griffon powered Mk XIV Spitfire in South East Asia markings of the Royal Air Force made an early morning arrival at the Palm Springs Air Museum.

Looking very smart in RAF South-East Asia camouflage and markings.

This late model Spitfire is part of the CAF collection and is airworthy.

This aircraft was the first production Griffon powered Spitfire. It is seen here in the colours of the Indian Airforce with whom it served. It was acquired by the Commemorative Airforce in 2004 from the Museum of Flight at Santa Monica Ca and is currently grounded for an engine rebuild. Note also the B25 Mitchell in the background which is being refurbished in this cluttered hangar.

Ten Spitfire FR.14s of 613 (City of Manchester) Squadron at their Ringway base, with TZ103 nearest in the smart line-up.