| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | K9942 |
| Military Code: | SD-D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 300 Spitfire Mk1A |
| C/n (msn): | 6S/30225 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 72 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | CosfordMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGWC IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 84634 |
| Photo Comment |
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Of all the thousands of Spifires produced this one, on display at the RAF Museum, is rather special. In total 1566 Mk.1s were built and this genuine Battle of Britain veteran is the oldest surviving such airframe and, therefore, the oldest Spitfire anywhere! This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 September 2018, and has since been viewed 173 times. |