One of the most important fighters ever built, the Supermarine Spitfire catches our memory for helping win the Battle of Britain in 1940, but this elegant and agile plane played a host of roles worldwide from 1936–1957. With SL633, Kilo-7 will offer a fully restored LF Mark IXe that served four Air Forces and snared aviation researchers in a 23-year identity search. Read on for a story that proves the romance of aviation is built on people and planes that refuse to give up when the going gets tough.
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Detail of a Spitfire
Our Spit in Restoration
Restoration Hangar
brilliant aircraft. history ? how did it end up with czech markings ? well done, keep up the dream. thx chas
The most beautiful airplane ever built! I am 65, grew up in the UK and have lived in Canada for 35 years. At last year’s Abbotsford airshow I lined up and took my daughter up stairs on a Lancaster. It was wonderful to see her reaction to see what life must have been like on a WWII combat airplane. I look forward to seeing her face this year at the Abbotsford airshow as we (hopefully) see the Spit.
This is a tribute to my father (a WWII vet) and I am SO grateful for all of those people who have restored this incredible piece of history.
Personally, I have flown Tiger Moths, Cessna 150 and Mooneys but nothing could compare to sitting in the seat of the importal SPITFIRE
Good luck and best wishes to you