John Oram's photos with the keyword: Supermarine Spitfire TR Mk IX

On this autumn Wednesday, Spitfires.com Supermarine Spitfire TR Mk IX SM520/G-ILDA did not fly at Solent Airport for technical reasons. At around 4pm, in the gathering gloom, it could be seen outside Bournemouth Avionics, with the engine cowlings off and doing an engine run. TZ70_2_P1000947CE_M

On this autumn Wednesday, Spitfires.com Supermarine Spitfire TR Mk IX SM520/G-ILDA did not fly at Solent Airport for technical reasons. At around 4pm, in the gathering gloom, it could be seen outside Bournemouth Avionics, with the engine cowlings off and doing an engine run. TZ70_2_P1000947CE

Braving a rather brisk north-easterly wind, a camera crew stand near the 05 holding point at Solent Airport to film the Boultbee Spitfire G-ILDA which is seen here returning from a longish sortie under an increasingly cloudy sky. 200_3_P1070995R

As September drew to a close, Spitfire operations by Boultbee Flight Academy continued at Solent Airport. The weather was kind and the aircraft was kept very busy with quick but well-rehearsed turnarounds. Several pilots were sharing the privilege of flying the beautiful TR Mk IX SM520/G-ILDA and the ground crews were busy too. One of the most important tasks was helping the broadly smiling customers out of the returning aircraft. 200_3_P1080003CE

Boultbee Flight Academy Supermarine Spitfire TR Mk IX PV202/G-CCCA at Solent Airport. 200_3_P1070984CE

Boultbee Flight Academy Supermarine Spitfire TR Mk IX PV202/G-CCCA at Solent Airport. 200_3_P1070982C