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A rare and beautifully restored Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX in USAAF livery, taxiing before a demonstration flight.
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Spitfire taxiing at prestwick airport
Aircraft identity
Registration
WZRR
ICAO Type
SPIT
Model
Spitfire Mk IX
Manufacturer
Supermarine
Livery
USAAF 4th Fighter Group (WWII)
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Merlin 61
Thrust
1,565 hp (1,167 kW)
Wingspan
11.23 m
Length
9.12 m
Height
3.86 m
MTOW
3,175 kg
Range
1,135 km
Capacity
1 (pilot, single-seat fighter)
Cruise Speed
400 km/h
Noise Rating
N/A (pre-ICAO noise regulation era)
Location
Airport Code
PIK/EGPK
Airport Name
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Camera
Device
Canon 2000d
Lens
70-300