Supermarine Spitfire · PlaneSpot

Log in Sign up

Speedbird1624 🇬🇧

2h ago · © Unknown

Vickers Spitfire

Spotting

0 likes 0 comments

Comments (0)

Log in to leave a comment.

No comments yet.

More like this

Supermarine Spitfire (likely Mk IX or similar)

Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVI

Supermarine Spitfire (likely Mk XVI, late Merlin variant)

Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk. IX

Supermarine Spitfire (possible variant: Mk IX or similar)

Supermarine Spitfire

Supermarine 379 Spitfire FR Mk.XIV

Supermarine Spitfire PR Mk XI

Supermarine Spitfire Mk I

Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX

Supermarine Spitfire

Aircraft

World War II era, likely restored USAAF commemorative scheme (WZ-JJ, Lady Ellen III)

Manufacturer

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 55.0-300.0 mm f/4.5-5.6

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Livery Legend

5 badges earned

Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 74.0

Great profile and timing for the takeoff, but noticeable softness reduces the impact. Clean background makes the subject pop.

Location

Cornwall Airport Newquay

NQY/EGHQ

50.4406, -4.9954

Open map

Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most iconic World War II fighters; vital to the Battle of Britain and Allied victory.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 70 airworthy surviving Spitfires worldwide.

Record Flights

Famous for long-range flights in ferry and warbird demonstration circuits; participated in historic air races and commemorations.

Safety & Events

Spitfires have been involved in airshow incidents (not this specific one); many are meticulously restored for historic displays.

Future Outlook

This Spitfire is almost certainly preserved, flying in airshows, or maintained by a heritage organization.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 (or equivalent variant)

Engine

11.23 meters

Wingspan

9.12 meters

Length

775 km

Range

370 km/h

Speed

1 (plus jump seat in some two-seat warbirds for demonstration/rides)

Capacity

2,720 kg

MTOW

3.86 meters

Height

N/A (piston engine, approx. 1,400 hp for later Merlin variants)

Thrust

N/A (pre-ICAO jet era, but typically 90-120 dB SPL at close range)

Noise