Aircraft Photo of G-BRSF / PV181 | Supermarine 361 Spitfire Mk9 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #317
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-BRSF
Alternate Serial:PV181
Military Code:RAB
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 361 Spitfire Mk9
C/n (msn):CBAF IX 3279
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:OostwoldMap
Country:Netherlands
Airport Codes:ICAO: EHOW   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Oostwold Airshow 2017
 
Photo Date:5 June 2017
Photo by:Peter de Jong
Photo ID: 317
Photo Comment

Spitfire RR232 was temporarily painted as the aircraft of Wing Commander Rolf Arne Berg of the RAF's No 132 (Norwegian) Wing, who had his national markings added on the wings and rudder. Berg was killed in PV181 during a raid against Eelde (EHGR). Flown by the Norwegian Spitfire Foundation.

This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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