'The Loch Doon Spitfire.' Built at Castle Bromwich. To the RAF on 20 Oct 1940. Issued to 66 Sqn at West Malling on 29 Oct 1940. To 609 (West Riding) Sqn on 24 Feb 1941 at Biggin Hill. To 266 Sqn at Wittering on 14 Jun 1941. Finally to 312 (Czech) Sqn at Martlesham Heath on 6 Jul 1941. The Sqn moved to Ayr on 19 Aug 1941. On 25 Oct 1941 the aircraft crashed into Loch Doon whilst low flying, a wing clipped the water and the pilot was killed. The plane was brought up from the loch in 1982 and has been gradually restored over the years and went on display in 2017 in its 312 (Czech) Sqn markings.

P7540 crashed into Loch Doon on 25 October 1941 killing the pilot, and the wreckage was eventually found in 1982. Around 90% of the aircraft was recovered, and the fuselage was restored by the Aircraft Restoration Group in Yorkshire. Gateguard UK fabricated replica wings and engine cowlings to complete the restoration for Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum.

The aircraft crashed into Loch Doon on 6 July 1941 killing the pilot while operating for 312 (Czechoslovak) Sqn. The remains were recovered some years ago and the aircraft is being rebuilt to static condition.

Crashed into Loch Doon after putting a wing tip in the water during a training flight from RAF Ayr on 25th October 1941 and killing its pilot. Salvaged in 1982 and rebuilt with a set of replica wings.

Built at Castle Bromwich in 08.40. Served 66, 609, 266 and 312 Squadrons. Crashed into Loch Doon, Wigtownshire when low flying on 25.10.41 and left on site. Wing sections, engine and other large components recovered by the museum in 1991 and the aircraft has been immaculately recreated wearing 312 (Czech) Squadron markings.