The three remaining Supermarine Spitfire XIXs

The three remaining Supermarine Spitfire XIXs, PM631, PS853 and PS915, in the RAF being flown to RAF Biggin Hill to join Fighter Command's unit Hurricane'. The aircraft were to be maintained to take part in ceremonial Battle of Britain and other flypasts. They are being flown by Battle of Britain pilots - Grp Capt James Edgar Johnson, DSO, DFC Grp Capt James Rankin, DSO, DFC and Wg Cdr Peter D. Thompson, DFC. They are escorted by a Gloster Javelin, top, and a Hawker Hunter, bottom. 11 July 1957

Biggin Capt Commands Escorted Flown Flypasts Gloster Hurricane Javelin Join Maintained Pm631 Rankin Remaining Spitfire Supermarine

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