| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N9899 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Southampton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Southampton |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Southampton I |
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| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick Bajcar |
| Photo ID: | 16312 |
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A truly incredible exhibit at the RAF Museum, unfortunately preserved without wings. Designed by R J Mitchell, (the designer of the Spitfire) the Southampton first entered RAF service in 1925. Eighteen Mk 1s were built with the gorgeous all-wooden (cedar and mahogany) hull remeniscent of the contruction of a boat. Southamptons were in RAF service for 11 years. This is the world's sole surviving example. restored after being beached in Felixstowe for many years. The later MkII had an aluminium hull and 40 of those were built. This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 28 October 2017, and has since been viewed 271 times. |