G-BUOS - SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MKXVIII
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
Recommended For You
View All(Recommended For You)Aircraft.com does not own the rights to the images displayed on this site. We do not have information regarding the original seller or source of these images unless explicitly stated.


