| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | "X4178" |
| Military Code: | EB-K |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 300 Spitfire Mk1 (replica) |
| C/n (msn): | [ BAPC.394 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | DuxfordMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGSU IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Imperial War Museum Duxford |
| Photo Date: | 29 June 2011 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 625524 |
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Replica inside the hangar at IWM Duxford. The original X4178 was first flown on 12 Aug 1940. It was delivered to No. 41 Sqn in the same month. The Spitfire was damaged in combat during the Battle of Britain on 17 Sep 1940. Lasting less than two months with the unit, it was shot down by a Bf-109 on 15 Oct 40, killing Sgt PD Lloyd. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 November 2023, and has since been viewed 868 times. |