Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVI

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20 May 2026 · © Unknown

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Supermarine Spitfire (likely Mk XVI, late Merlin variant)

Supermarine Spitfire (possible variant: Mk IX or similar)

Aircraft

Spitfire Mk XVI SPITFIRE

RAF WWII-era roundel and squadron codes (historical camouflage)

LN-BSP (RW386)

Registration

Manufacturer

Supermarine

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Apple iPhone 16 back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

3 badges earned

Photo grade

Silver

Score: 85.0

Sharp profile of the Spitfire, but background hangar details slightly distract from the aircraft's striking lines.

Location

Copenhagen Roskilde Airport

RKE/EKRK

55.5856, 12.1314

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Copenhagen Roskilde Airport RKE

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Supermarine Spitfire is iconic for its role defending the UK during WWII, though the Mk XVI variant was a late/post-war model with a Packard-built Merlin engine. RW386 is a real historical airframe, notable in preservation circles.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare – fewer than 60 Spitfire Mk XVI aircraft are airworthy worldwide.

Record Flights

No commercial long records; represents significant warbird display flights in Europe.

Safety & Events

RW386 has had a long career as a warbird and airshow performer. Its airworthy status and restoration is highly valued among warbird fans.

Future Outlook

Preserved and airworthy, flown in airshows and maintained in a collection.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Merlin 266 (Packard-built Merlin 66 variant)

Engine

9.12 m

Wingspan

9.12 m

Length

756 km

Range

386 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot only)

Capacity

3,408 kg

MTOW

3.86 m

Height

1,720 hp (1,282 kW)

Thrust

Not applicable (pre-ICAO standards)

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