G-BUOS - SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MKXVIII


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    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Manufacturer
    SUPERMARINE
    Model
    SPITFIRE MKXVIII
    Serial Number
    SM845
    Registration #
    G-BUOS
    Condition
    Used
    Description
    Spitfire Mk FR.XVIIIe SM845 was built at Chattis Hill, England in 1945 and it was delivered to 39 MU (Maintenance Unit) on May 30, 1945. The aircraft was used in India, first with the RAF, then the Indian Air Force. The Spitfire has undergone extensive restoration to flying condition by Airframe Assemblies and Historic Flying Limited, SM845 made its first post restoration first flight in December 2013.

    Airframe

    Airframe Notes
    220 Total Time Since New 40 Hrs Since complete restoration by Airframe Assemblies and Historic Flying - 2013

    Engine

    Engine 1 Time
    40
    Engine 2 Time
    40
    Engine 1 Overhaul Type
    SMOH
    Engine 2 Overhaul Type
    SNEW
    Engine Notes
    Rolls Royce Griffon 66 40 Hrs Since Restoration by Retro Track and Air

    Props

    Prop Notes
    Dowty Rotol 5 bladed propeller 40 Hrs Since Prop Overhaul New blades

    Exterior

    Exterior Notes
    Painted in Royal Air Force Squadron 28 - Hong Kong - silver paint scheme: 10/10
    Year Painted
    2013

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    Current


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