Spitfire

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Spitfire by Dennis simpson as part of the Geograph project.

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Spitfire

Image: © Dennis simpson Taken: 5 Jul 2008

MH434 parked (don't know if that is the correct term used by pilots) outside hangars at Bicester Airfield. MH434 was built in 1943 and is owned by Old Flying Machine Company at Duxford. Responsible for downing a number of enemy aircraft in WW2. Also had a film career in the Battle of Britain and a Bridge too Far.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.913911
Longitude
-1.140446