HISTORIC A/C 48

aircraft was test flown in April this year and the pictures displayed herewith (which were done for this article) were taken just a few weeks ago in August (flown by Richard Grace).

As stated in the introduction, this is one of the most original Spitfires in the world. As it stands today she is over 95% original per the day she rolled off the production line! The only other Spitfire that can claim the same is, would you believe, just up the road! So if MH415 sounds at all familiar, it might be that you have read about, or even seen fly, her sister ship (also a Mk. IX) MH434. This family member (which isn ’t for sale, whereas MH415 is) is based out of Duxford and owned, maintained and operated by the excellent Old Flying Machine Company.

Not only were these two aircraft built in the same production batch at Castle Bromwich, but they both served in combat and scored victories in 222 Sqn. (and both recorded victories over an FW190!). MH434 is probably the best-known Mk. IX in the world, and for good reason; it is likewise amazingly original, it’ s an exceptional example and is beautifully maintained. To now have both these aircraft flying, and both flying in the UK, is actually an outstanding bit of luck and something very special for the Spitfire community and indeed the warbird world as a whole. We are very much looking forward to opportunities in seeing these two aircraft flying together!

I am sure you will agree that the story of MH415 is something very special indeed. Not only is it a type that’ s regarded by many as one of the most iconic shapes to ever take to the sky, but it’ s also an ‘ exceptional’ example of that type. And I hope you enjoyed seeing the pics from the recent formation shoot, we certainly enjoyed taking them! Look out for more soon!

Air Leasing / Warbird Flights offer flight experiences in their two-seat Mk. IX (ML407) aka the ‘Grace Spitfire’ . You can genuinely try some ‘hands on flying’ in a Spitfire, or maybe go play ‘tail chase’ with a Buchon (license built Messerschmitt 109) for the ultimate warbird flying experience! For more info on flying experiences contact: www.warbirdflights.co.uk

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Type: Spitfire Mk. IX Wingspan: 9.9 m MGW: 3,354 kg Powerplant: 1,705 hp VNE: 404 mph (IAS) Cruise speed: 230 mph (IAS) Service ceiling: 42,500 ft

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