How much is a fully restored Spitfire worth?
How much is a fully restored Spitfire worth?
1 Spitfires still able to fly today has sold for a record amount at Christie’s auctions. The gavel fell at £3,106,500 (US$4,784,010) on the painstakingly restored RAF Spitfire P9374, far exceeding pre-auction estimates of £2.5m.
Which was the fastest mark of Spitfire?
The F Mk 24 achieved a maximum speed of 454 mph (731 km/h) and could reach an altitude of 30,000 ft (9,100 m) in eight minutes, putting it on a par with the most advanced piston-engined fighters of the era.
How many Supermarine Spitfires are left?
Between 1938 and 1948, 20,351 Spitfires were built. Fast-forward to present times and how many are left in the world today? Around 240 are known to exist. Of these, around 60 are airworthy.
Can you buy a Spitfire plane?
The Goodwood Revival has all kinds of bijoux to buy, and trinkets to take home as lasting memories of motorsport’s most evocative event.
What is the Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII?
The Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII is a part of the Royal Australian Air Force’s Temora Historic Flight. The Spitfire Mk VIII is an all-metal, semi-monocoque construction with a canti-levered wing, fabric covered elevators and rudder and retractable landing gear.
How many Spitfires were built in WW2?
The Spitfire Mk VIII is an all-metal, semi-monocoque construction with a canti-levered wing, fabric covered elevators and rudder and retractable landing gear. A total of 20,334 Spitfires were built before, during and after the Second World War, with a total of 1652 Spitfire Mk VIII variants built.
Is this Australia’s first Warbird Spitfire Mk VIII VH-Het?
Spitfire VIII VH-HET returned to her previous home at Pay’s for the Flight of the Hurricane air display. Although not Australia’s first Warbird, ex-RAAF Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII VH-HET was one of the Warbird pioneers and is surely the most famous – restored by the late Col Pay, it is universally known as the “Pay Spitfire”.
What is the difference between a Spitfire VIII and IX?
There was little discernable performance difference between a Spitfire VIII and IX similarly configured. There were three major versions of the Spitfire VIII; the F (Fighter) with Merlin 61 or 63 engine, the LF (low and medium altitude) with Merlin 66, and the HF (high altitude) equipped with the Merlin 70.
