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Supermarine Spitfire T9 MJ627/ 9G-Q (G-BMSB) – Presented as Spitfire LF MK.IXc, No.441 Squadron RCAF (Aircraft operated by Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar)

Although the Supermarine Spitfire arguably occupies the position as the worlds most famous aircraft and certainly the most famous fighting aeroplane, a more recent incarnation of this incredible aircraft is helping to preserve its legacy as a none fighting variant of the aircraft, a Spitfire which was made for two.

Although there were unofficial modifications made to a handful of Spitfires during WWII which allowed two pilots to fly in the same aircraft, it wasnt until after the war had ended that Supermarine began marketing their famous fighter as an officially produced two-seat training aircraft.

Every single aircraft produced started life as a single seat fighter variant, mainly the Mk.IX, so it could be said that these rather placid Spitfires all had a darker side, something those fortunate enough to fly in one should rememberthey may well be in a Spitfire made for two, but this is the RAFs famous fighter at heart.

This Spitfire was originally constructed as an LF Mk.IXc in 1943, entering RAF service with No.441 (RCAF) Squadron in 1944. She actually has a combat victory to her name, having claimed a Messerschmitt Bf 109 over Arnhem just two days after making her combat debut, but would spend much of her service life performing ground attack missions, or escorting bombers.

Currently part of the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar fleet, how would you like a flight in this incredible Warbird?

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