| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | P9444 |
| Military Code: | RN-D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 300 Spitfire Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | London / Science Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 4 January 2009 |
| Photo by: | Andy Anderson |
| Photo ID: | 572513 |
| Photo Comment |
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First flight from Eastleigh, April 2, 1940. Assigned to 72 Squadron, June 4, 1940. Flew in Battle of Britain. Cat.3 damaged on landing following P/O Elliot passing out due to lack of oxygen, July 3, 1940. Never again flew operationally. Transferred over the years to many RAF locations. Restored to static display condition, 1961. Science Museum Store, Sydenham, London, December 16, 1954-1963. Science Museum, South Kensington, London, 1963. Displayed in 72 Sqn markings 'P9444/RN-D'. This photo is copyright © Andy Anderson, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 18 May 2023, and has since been viewed 155 times. |