Aircraft Photo of PM651 / 7758M | Supermarine 389 Spitfire PR19 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #456102
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:PM651
Alternate Serial:7758M
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 389 Spitfire PR19
C/n (msn):6S.687107
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:BensonMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGUB   IATA: BEX   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:19 November 1966
Photo by:Mike Cain
Photo ID: 456102
Photo Comment

Built late-1945 and struck off charge 16 July 1954. To RAF Andover for display August 1957, then to RAF Benson as gate guardian 28 August 1962 (it being replaced at RAF Andover by Spitfire LF.XVIe RW388). Loaned for use in the 'Battle of Britain' film 1967.

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

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