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Supermarine Spitfire LF. XVIe TB382
Supermarine Spitfire LF.XVIe TB382 LO - X, (No. 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron), at RAF Middleton St. George. Date: circa 1960
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1960 Glasgow Middleton Spitfire Squadron Supermarine Xvie
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This evocative photograph captures the sleek lines and powerful presence of a Supermarine Spitfire LF.XVIe TB382 (LO-X, No. 602 City of Glasgow Squadron) as it sits proudly on the tarmac at RAF Middleton St. George around 1960. The Spitfire, a legendary British single-seat fighter aircraft, was a symbol of the Royal Air Force's (RAF) prowess during World War II and continued to serve in various roles in the post-war era. The Spitfire LF.XVIe, with its distinctive elliptical wings and Rolls-Royce Griffon engine, was an advanced variant of the iconic Spitfire design. Its sleek aerodynamics and impressive performance made it a formidable aircraft in the 1950s, even as jet engines began to replace piston engines in military aviation. No. 602 City of Glasgow Squadron, also known as the "Hurricanes," was a renowned RAF unit that saw action in both World War I and World War II. The squadron's history is deeply intertwined with that of the Spitfire, and the photograph showcases the strong bond between the squadron and this particular aircraft. The photograph's composition emphasizes the Spitfire's impressive size and power, with the aircraft's shadow stretching out long and dark on the tarmac. The image captures a moment in time when the Spitfire, an icon of the RAF and British aviation history, continued to serve as a vital part of the country's military transportation infrastructure.
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