| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | TE311 |
| Military Code: | 4D-V |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 361 Spitfire LF16E |
| C/n (msn): | CBAF.IX.4497 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 74 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | ConingsbyMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGXC IATA: QCY Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 7 May 2015 |
| Photo by: | Mark McEwan |
| Photo ID: | 194225 |
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Wearing the markings of 74 Squadron, TE311 is the latest Spitfire to join the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. After playing the part of a Mark I Spitfire in the movie "Battle of Britain", TE311 was displayed as a static exhibit by the RAF at airshows and events up and down the UK until 1999. Destined for spares recovery at Coningsby, it was then decided that a re-build to flying condition was possible and it took to the air again on 19 October 2012 after being grounded for 58 years. This photo is copyright © Mark McEwan, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 December 2019, and has since been viewed 624 times. |