| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | "31051" |
| Military Code: | 11-51 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 389 Spitfire PR19 |
| C/n (msn): | 6S-699626 |
| Operator Titles: | Sweden - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | F11 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Linköping - MalmenMap |
| Country: | Sweden |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: ESCF IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Flygvapenmuseum |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 714600 |
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In 1948 the Flygvapnet bought fifty Spitfire PR Mk.XIX, receiving the designation S 31 (S for Spaning - reconnaissance), and were all based with F 11 in Nyköping. They served until 1955 when they were replaced by Saab S 29 Tunnans. Unfortunately none of these original Spitfires are extant today. However, the Flygvapenmuseum acquired this ex-RAF (PM627) and Indian AF (HS964) Spitfire Mk.XIX that is now restored and on display as a Swedish S 31. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 August 2024, and has since been viewed 522 times. |