| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | P7540 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 329 Spitfire Mk2A |
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| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Newquay - CornwallMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGHQ IATA: NQY Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 25 April 2017 |
| Photo by: | Chris England |
| Photo ID: | 543596 |
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P7540 crashed into Loch Doon on 25 October 1941 killing the pilot, and the wreckage was eventually found in 1982. Around 90% of the aircraft was recovered, and the fuselage was restored by the Aircraft Restoration Group in Yorkshire. Gateguard UK fabricated replica wings and engine cowlings to complete the restoration for Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum. This photo is copyright © Chris England, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 February 2023, and has since been viewed 135 times. |