| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | "A58-492" |
| Military Code: | UP-B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 359 Spitfire F8 (model) |
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| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Point CookMap |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YMPC IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | RAAF Museum |
| Photo Date: | 11 November 2023 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 619777 |
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This replica, constructed in the UK, is the RAAF Museum's gate-guard. The real A58-492 was among the first Mk VIII Spitfires allocated to 79 Squadron RAAF in 1944. The aircraft flew on operations from Pitoe Strip. Morotai in 1945. Post-war it returned to Australia and was struck off charge in 1948. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 November 2023, and has since been viewed 278 times. |