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Mark Allen M
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1949 National Kings Cup air races held at Elmdon airport (Birmingham).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_Cup_(air_race)

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I bet the handicappers had fun with that field. The winner would have been on his last lap when the last aircraft was released.
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I'd like one of each, please.

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Nice to see G-AIDN (MT818) in the photo, she is still airworthy giving Spitfire experience flights here in the U.K.
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sorry, finger, trouble double posted.
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What aircraft type is #80, which is the twin 4th from the bottom of the picture in the line with the Spitfire.
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Kyleb wrote:
What aircraft type is #80, which is the twin 4th from the bottom of the picture in the line with the Spitfire.


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Sopwith wrote:
Nice to see G-AIDN (MT818) in the photo, she is still airworthy giving Spitfire experience flights here in the U.K.


Assume she is still operating out of Biggin, noticed G-AWGB and G-BMSB flying yesterday but seen noticed 'IDN for a bit.

I wonder how many of the other participants in '49 still exist and are flying. Or indeed any of the other King's Cup entrants!
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Hooligan2 wrote:
Assume she is still operating out of Biggin, noticed G-AWGB and G-BMSB flying yesterday but seen noticed 'IDN for a bit.


It was out and about until late last year, and looks to be having its engine overhauled now, based on this photo from last month: https://www.flickr.com/photos/spinner673/52728572903
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Looks like another Spitfire in that photo as well.

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Sopwith wrote:
Nice to see G-AIDN (MT818) in the photo, she is still airworthy giving Spitfire experience flights here in the U.K.

Yes, very few photo's of her in the grey and blue colors. :spit

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Mark Allen M wrote:
Looks like another Spitfire in that photo as well.


Yes, Mark Vb G-AISU
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