Spifire MK 1a

This aeroplane is based at Duxford Airfield, previously at the Biggin Hill Heritage Hanger, Biggin Hill, Kent. It wears the authentic markings X4650 / KL-A from 54 Squadron, which it wore when with the Squadron in 1940.


Spitfire X4650 was built to contract 19713/39 by Vickers Armstrong's (Supermarine) Ltd. at Woolston and first test flown on 23rd October 1940. It was delivered to the RAF on 25th October and into the hands of 24 MU at Ternhill. On 14th November 1940 it was taken on charge by 54 Squadron at Catterick, as a result of the crash on 28th December 1940 the aeroplane was damaged and it was struck off charge on 4th January 1941.

Seen here taxiing past other aircraft to take off for the Duxford air display. Duxford is now part of the Imperial War Museum.


MY THANKS TO ALL WHO VISIT AND COMMENT IT IS APPRECIATED.