1944 SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE PR XI

General Specs (cont.)

Total Time:803

Engine 1 Time:16 SMOH

Prop 1 Time:16 SMOH

Condition:Used

Additional Classifications

Antique/Classic

Warbird

Detailed 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.

Avionics / Equipment

1 x Becker VHF COM
1 x Becker XPDR

Airframe

An original Airframe with continuing history
803.0 Hrs. TTSN

Engines / Mods / Prop

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

Remarks

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.