Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX

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05 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Spitfire taxiing at prestwick airport

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Aircraft

Spitfire Mk IX SPIT

USAAF 4th Fighter Group (WWII)

WZRR

Registration

Manufacturer

Supermarine

Gear

Canon 2000d 70-300

Location

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

PIK/EGPK

55.5015, -4.5772

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport PIK

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most iconic WWII fighter aircraft, flown by both RAF and USAAF; Spitfire Mk IX was pivotal in countering the Fw 190 threat.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare; fewer than 60 remain airworthy worldwide, with even fewer airworthy Mk IXs.

Record Flights

Flew numerous combat and reconnaissance missions during WWII; key in the Battle of Normandy and other European campaigns.

Safety & Events

Many Spitfires survived WWII and are flown at airshows; some involved in forced landings or technical incidents during displays.

Future Outlook

Preserved/flying as a vintage warbird, often displayed at airshows and historic events.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Merlin 61

Engine

11.23 m

Wingspan

9.12 m

Length

1,135 km

Range

400 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot, single-seat fighter)

Capacity

3,175 kg

MTOW

3.86 m

Height

1,565 hp (1,167 kW)

Thrust

N/A (pre-ICAO noise regulation era)

Noise

Registration is not visible; engine sub-variant confirmed based on airframe/mark identification.