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Seven Spitfires make for a stunning sight, but this was only half of the total formation! Seen here, from top to bottom, are:- Mk.XVIe 'TD248 / CR-S' (G-OXVI), Mk.IX 'TD314 / FX-P' (G-CGYJ), Mk.Vb 'EP120 / AE-A' (G-LFVB), Seafire Mk.IIIc 'PP972 / 11-5 / N' (G-BUAR), Mk.Vb 'EP122 / GL-B' (G-CISV), Mk.I 'R9612 / LC' (G-CGUK and really X4650) and Mk.Ia 'N3200 / QV' (G-CFGJ). The Spitfire formation and tailchase were the undoubted highlights of the IWM organised 'Meet the Fighters' airshow. Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire, UK.

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Source Spitfire formation, 'Meet the Fighters' airshow, Duxford. 11-9-2016
Author Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK
Camera location52° 05′ 26.31″ N, 0° 07′ 27.38″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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