1945 Spitfire LF MKXVIE – RW382
Carrying a distinctive US Air Force colour scheme RW382 has a unique appearance. The aircraft has the markingsas flown by Lt Robert Connor of the 309th Fighter Squadron.
- Built in 1945 and delivered from Castle Bromwich to No.6 MU at Brize Norton on 20th July
- No.604 squadron RAuxAF on 1st April 1947, serving until 14th April 1950, when it was retired to No.33 MU Lyneham
- Joined No.3 Civilian Anti-Aircraft Cooperation Unit at Exeter (coded “A”) on 11th June, transferring to the Control and Reporting School at Middle Wallop on 17th October.
- Retired 14th July 1953, when it flew to No.45 MU at Kinloss, moving on to No.29 MU at High Ercall two weeks later. SOC on 14th December 1954.
- Allocated to No.609 squadron at Church Fenton as instructional airframe 7245M 28th November 1955.
- RAF Leconfield, 1957-1973.
- Gate guard as RW729/DW-X.
- RAF Henlow, 1967-1968.
- Used in movie ‘Battle Of Britain’ for static scenes, 1968.
- RAF Uxbridge, Apr. 4, 1973-1988. Displayed on pole.
- Tim Routis/Historic Flying Ltd, Cambridge, Aug. 1988-1989.
- David Tallichet/MARC, Chino, CA,1989-1991.
- Tim Routis/Historic Flying Ltd, Audley End, July 2, 1991.
- Registered as G-XVIA.
- First flight July 3, 1991 at Audley End as RW382/NG-C.
- Military Aircraft Restoration Corp, Chino, CA, 1991-1994.
- Bernie F. Jackson, Manitoba, Canada, 1994-1995.
- Based in UK, 1991-1995.
- Arrived at Audley End to be dismantled for shipment to USA, Feb. 13, 1995.
- Thomas F. & Bernie Jackson, Glenbrook, NV, Aug. 21, 1995-1998.
- Registered as N382RW.
- Crashed in, Blue Canyon, CA, June 3, 1998.
- Registered as G-PBIX Pemberton-Billing LLP
- Restoration to fly at the Spitfire Company (Biggin Hill) Ltd. 2011
- 1st flight 18/09/13 at Biggin Hill, Pilot Clive Denney