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I would like to thank Guy Black and Angus Spencer -Nairn at the Historic Aircraft Collection for there contribution to this page.hac@aerovintage.co.uk
The
combat veteran Spitfire Mk.Vb BM597 was built at Castle Bromwich
and delivered on 26th April 1942. It served with 315 and 317
(Polish) Squadrons RAF at Woodvale before sustaining damage
whilst landing on 13th February 1943. It was repaired, but is
thought to have seen no further action. After the war BM597 was
assigned to several 'gate guardian' postings finishing up at RAF
Church Fenton. Acquired by Historic Aircraft Collection in 1993,
it was restored to original specification and flies now in the
colours of 317 Squadron, though in an earlier camouflage paint
scheme.
We are constantly looking for more wartime
photographs and historical information on this aircraft, and if
anyone has any of these or pilot log-book entries showing BM 597,
we would welcome hearing from you. Spitfire BM597 can be
found in Hangar 4 at the Imperial
War Museum, Duxford.
Spitfire BM597 is available for air displays,
memorial flights, TV and film work and other promotional
activities. Please contact Sarah Pepper or Guy Black at:
Historic Aircraft Collection Ltd
P.O. Box 39,
Rye,
East Sussex.
TN31 6ZT
Tel: (44) 01580 830215
Fax: (44) 01580 83087
