G-MKXI - 1944 SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MKXI




    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1944
    Manufacturer
    SUPERMARINE
    Model
    SPITFIRE MKXI
    Registration #
    G-MKXI
    Serial Number
    PL965
    Condition
    Used
    Total Time
    803
    Description
    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.

    Airframe

    Airframe Notes
    An original Airframe with continuing history 803.0 Hrs. TTSN

    Engine

    Engine 1 Time
    16
    Engine 1 Overhaul Type
    SMOH
    Engine Notes
    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

    Props

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

    Avionics

    ADS-B Equipped
    Yes
    Avionics/Radios
    1 x Becker VHF COM 1 x Becker XPDR

    Exterior

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

    Interior

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

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    In Annual


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