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In July 1942 the Mark IX series made its appearance, purpose-built to challenge the superiority of the German FockWulf Fw.190. The Russell Aviation Group's Spitfire is a Mark IX serial MK912. The aircraft MK912 was originally built in March 1944 at Castle Bromwich and was delivered to 312 Squadron on the 8th June, seeing active service with the Czech squadron. It is thought to be the first allied aircraft to land in newly liberated France after D-Day when loose radio equipment during a sortie led to an emergency landing in France.
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On 30th November 1944 it was transferred to Air Service Training at Hamble. In July 1946, it was sold to the Royal Netherlands Air Force, as H-59, and subsequently H-119. In 1952 it was sold to the Belgian Air Force as SM-29. It was eventually mounted on a pole at Saffraenberg Air Force Base, from where it was acquired by a Jersey based collector. It was acquired by Historic Flying in an unrestored state in 1997. Mk912 stands out because of its authenticity.
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It is powered by an original Rolls Royce Merlin 70 and the restored aircraft re-uses over 75% of the original components. During restoration every rivet has been renewed. New wing spars are fitted, the airframe was completely re-skinned and the Merlin engine was fully overhauled. Wing tanks, modern radio and navigation equipment complete the package. In all other respects MK912 is a stock military Mk. IX aircraft.
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A special thanks to Ed Russell, Spitfire pilot John Romain and photoplane pilot Kent Beckham.
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