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Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX
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Manufacturer: Supermarine
Model: Spitfire Mk.IX (Seattle)
Year: 1944
Registration: N521R
Serial No.: CBAF-1X-1886
Location: Museum of Flight
Viewable? Yes
Span: 32.58 feet
Length: 31.33 feet
Height: 12.6 feet
Wing Area: 231 square feet
Empty Weight: 5,800 pounds
Gross Weight: 7,500 pounds
Max. Speed: 404 mph at 21,000
feet
Max. Altitude: 42,500 feet
Max. Range: 980 miles
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| Derived from the R.J. Mitchell-designed Schneider Cup racers, the
Supermarine Spitfire fighter became the symbol of the Battle of
Britain. With its slim profile and elliptical wings, the Spitfire is
definitely one of the most elegant fighter designs ever to grace the
skies. The Mk.IX Spitfire was the result of mating a Merlin 60
Series engine in the basic Spitfire VC airframe. The Spitfire Mk.IX
type was produced in greater numbers than any other variant with
5,665 manufactured. |
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The Museum's Spitfire saw combat flying support missions during the
invasion of France. After World War II, this plane served with the Royal
Netherlands and Belgian Air Forces. In 1961, this Spitfire was used in a
recreation of the D-Day invasion in which it had really participated—filming
the movie The Longest Day. Flown by many private owners, this plane was
once owned by American film and TV actor Cliff Robertson.
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| *Special thanks to the Museum of Flight®
in Seattle, WA for permission to display my photos of their planes
along with the data taken from their web site. |
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