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  • Регистрационный номер: PL983   [6], G-15-109   [6], G-PRXI   [6], N74138   [6]

    The complete cockpit showing the fully restored instrument panel and control column with re-bound handgrip. A new digital radio is the only concession made to modernity.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Supermarine Spitfire PR / FR - Великобритания - 1939

  • Регистрационный номер: PL983   [6], G-15-109   [6], G-PRXI   [6], N74138   [6]

    Martin Sargeant and his son jack up the fuselage of PL986 in readiness to reattach the wings at Martin’s strip over the Easter weekend.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Supermarine Spitfire PR / FR - Великобритания - 1939

  • Регистрационный номер: PL983   [6], G-15-109   [6], G-PRXI   [6], N74138   [6]

    The restored propeller, back from Skycraft with new blades provided by Howard Wade and Peter Monk of Nostalgic Flying and the Dutch Air Force.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Supermarine Spitfire PR / FR - Великобритания - 1939

  • Регистрационный номер: PL983   [6], G-15-109   [6], G-PRXI   [6], N74138   [6]

    The Spitfire being moved to Martin’s airstrip over the Easter weekend, on a specially adapted trailer. The convoy aroused a considerable amount of interest during its journey.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Supermarine Spitfire PR / FR - Великобритания - 1939

  • Регистрационный номер: PL983   [6], G-15-109   [6], G-PRXI   [6], N74138   [6]

    Heave! Martin pushes the Spitfire’s painstakingly-restored fuselage off the trailer upon arrival at the strip for reassembly.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Supermarine Spitfire PR / FR - Великобритания - 1939

  • Регистрационный номер: PL983   [6], G-15-109   [6], G-PRXI   [6], N74138   [6]

    With wings reattached via 16 main bolts, PL983 sits on its undercarriage in Martin’s hangar on April 30, 2000. Ground runs were expected to take place by the end of May.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Supermarine Spitfire PR / FR - Великобритания - 1939