Warbird Information Exchange

Does anyone know the story on the Spitfire tucked in the hangar on Toronto Island? Looks to be a Mk.IX with a red spinner and it's been there a while.

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Any idea on the serial? Also, if you haven't already, I highly suggest asking at the Key Publishing Forum as they are far more Spit-centric: http://forum.keypublishing.com/forumdis ... c-Aviation

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It is Gerry Yagens MJ730

Upon arrival for the Canadian International Airshow on Labour day weekend, it suffered a prop strike.

Andy

Ouch. My Spitfire knowledge doesn't go much beyond "they're pretty darn cool" and I think the Mk.IX was essentially a technological step back from the Mk.VIII as they needed a whole lot in a hurry, but these have wooden blades, right? Would this help or hinder the repair process?

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