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Originally posted by Riley Imp
Yes, the Spit is a Mk LF 1X, serial MJ730. It was sold to the USA in 2000, where I understand she is still in flying condition. I wonder whether the 109 was flown by Robs Lamplough. I believe he operated a Spanish built machine with a Merlin, rather than DB power.
Chris.
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Thanks Chris, that would be an Avia then, wouldnt it? Always thought it ironic that they had Merlins, almost as ironic as the fact that a big customer after WWII was the fledgling Israeli Airforce......