Aircraft Photo of ZK-WDQ / MH367 | Supermarine 509 Spitfire T9 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #718090
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:ZK-WDQ
Alternate Serial:MH367
Military Code:FL-A
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 509 Spitfire T9
C/n (msn):CBAF.5487
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:ArdmoreMap
Country:New Zealand
Airport Codes:ICAO: NZAR   IATA: AMZ   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:2 December 2008
Photo by:Roger Syratt
Photo ID: 718090
Photo Comment

Reconstructed using parts (firewall and forward fuselage) of F.9 MH367 with a new fuselage and wings as a T.9. Painted in the colour scheme and markings of the Mark IX Spitfire flown in the North Africa campaign by Squadron Leader Colin Gray, New Zealand's highest scoring fighter pilot. At the time of posting it has just been announced that the aircraft has been sold in the UK.

This photo is copyright © Roger Syratt, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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