1944 SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MKXI

1944

G-MKXI

PL965

Occasion

803

Take a closer look at this 1944 Supermarine Spitfire MkXI. This historic fighter features an original airframe with a continuing history and 803 total hours TTSN. A documented combat veteran, this Spitfire flew over 40 combat missions in World War II. It is powered by its original Rolls Royce Merlin 70 engine, which underwent SMOH by Retro Track & Air in the UK in 2022 and has only 16 hours since overhaul. The engine is further enhanced with twin spin-on filters and an electric pre-oil pump. The Dowty-Rotol R12/4F5/4 prop also shows 16 hours SMOH as of 2022. Finished in PRU Blue camouflage with original wartime markings, this aircraft includes a Becker VHF COM, Becker XPDR, and ADS-B equipment. Currently in annual inspection, it carries the registration G-MKXI.

An original Airframe with continuing history 803.0 Hrs. TTSN

16 SMOH

16.0 Hrs. SMOH by Retro Track & Air, UK, 2022 Rolls Royce Merlin 70 – Serial No. 70/182411 PL965’s original wartime engine Fitted with electric pre-oil pump and twin spin-on filters

Dowty-Rotol R12/4F5/4 16.0 Hrs. SMOH by Skycraft, UK, 2022

Oui

1 x Becker VHF COM 1 x Becker XPDR

PRU Blue camouflage “R” for Robert 9/10 – original wartime markings

PRU Blue camouflage “R” for Robert 9/10 – original wartime markings

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