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By: - 2nd June 2005 at 13:26 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Looks like Changi to me; I was there 67-69 and that pic looks very familiar. Don't ask me why they painted it like that, tho' :rolleyes:
By: - 2nd June 2005 at 14:17 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I rather like it like that! :D
From warbirdregistry.org
Serial #: PK683
Construction #:
CBAF.236
Civil Registration:
None
Model: F Mk. 24
Name: None
Status: Displayed
Last info: 2002
History:
Displayed at Kallang Airport, Singapore, 1954-1960.
RAF Changi, Singapore, 1962-1970.
- Gate guard.
RAF Bicester, Apr. 16, 1970-1972.
- Arrived by RAF Belfast.
RAF Kemble, June 30, 1972.
RAF Museum, RAF Colerne, Nov. 1972-1975.
RAF Shawbury, Aug. 21, 1975.
R.J. Mitchell Museum, Southampton, Feb. 7, 1976-1984.
Southhampton Hall Of Aviation, Southampton, May 1984-2002.
By: - 2nd June 2005 at 16:14 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
One of several 'QV-A schemes' it carried at Changi, including an all silver livery.
Mark
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By: DazDaMan - 2nd June 2005 at 09:38
Currently with the Southampton Hall of Aviation (Solent Sky), but can someone shed light on this photo? Not often you see a Spit 24 in 1940 markings! :D
(image from: www.warbirdphotos.net)