
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | K9942 |
Other Marks: | RN-V |
Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 300 Spitfire Mk1A |
C/n (msn): | 6S/30225 |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 72 Sqn |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | AbingdonMap |
Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGUD IATA: ABB Local: - Other: - |
Event: | RAF Abingdon 50th Anniversary Display 1968 |
Photo Date: | 15 June 1968 |
Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
Photo ID: | 41407 |
Photo Comment |
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The world's oldest surviving Spitfire, built in 1939. Displayed at the RAF's 50th anniversary show at RAF Abingdon wearing the 'RN' code markings of its first unit - No. 72 Squadron. This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 February 2018, and has since been viewed 314 times. |