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Supermarine Spitfire LF-9C / LF-IXC
Norwegian Ground-Crew Working on a 332 (Norwegian) Squadron Royal Air Force RAF Supermarine Spitfire 9C with a Sailor Sitting on the Wing Date: 1942
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1942 Aircraft Exterior Norway Spit Spitfires Warbird Catterick
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In this evocative photograph, a team of ground crew members from the Norwegian squadron, 332 (Norwegian) Squadron, of the Royal Air Force (RAF), work diligently on a Supermarine Spitfire LF-9C fighter aircraft at Catterick, England, during World War II. The year is 1942, and the intense focus and determination on the faces of the ground personnel are palpable as they carry out their essential duties to keep the Spitfire in top fighting condition. The Spitfire LF-9C, with the serial number BS248 and the code letters "AH-O," is a variant of the iconic British single-seat fighter aircraft that saw extensive service during the war. The aircraft's distinctive curved wings and sleek lines are on full display as the ground crew work around it. One crew member even sits casually on the wing, adding a sense of scale to the image. The Norwegian squadron was formed in 1940, following the German invasion of Norway. The squadron was initially based in Scotland before being moved to England, where it operated primarily from Catterick. The Spitfire was a crucial component of the squadron's arsenal, allowing them to defend the skies against the Axis powers. This photograph captures a moment in time during the intense and crucial period of World War II, highlighting the vital role of ground crews in maintaining the readiness of the aircraft and the bravery of the Norwegian squadron in defending their country and the Allied cause.
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