| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | P9306 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 300 Spitfire Mk1A |
| C/n (msn): | 508FF |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Chicago / Museum of Science and Industry [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Illinois, United States |
| Collection: | Museum of Science and Industry |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 2016 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 660455 |
| Photo Comment |
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On display at the Chicago Museum of Science & Industry. First flown in Jan 1940, this aircraft was held at maintenance units till delivered in July to No. 74 Sqn at Hornchurch. During the Battle of Britain, this aircraft scored five kills. In July 1941 it went to No. 131 Sqn, then to No. 52 OTU. It was used as a training aircraft, suffering damage and eventual storage. After being shipped to the USA, it was donated to the museum in Nov 1944. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 27 February 2024, and has since been viewed 132 times. |