Aircraft Photo of P7540 | Supermarine 329 Spitfire Mk2A | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #145139
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:P7540
Military Code:DU-W
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 329 Spitfire Mk2A
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Dumfries (closed)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
Collection:Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
 
Photo Date:7 August 2005
Photo by:Ian Howat
Photo ID: 145139
Photo Comment

The aircraft crashed into Loch Doon on 6 July 1941 killing the pilot while operating for 312 (Czechoslovak) Sqn. The remains were recovered some years ago and the aircraft is being rebuilt to static condition.

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

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