Wings and Pixels

The prototype Spitfire first flew in March 1936 and became the most famous British fighter of WW2.

In 1941, AB910 took part in many escort and patrol duties over southern England and northern France.

During the Battle of the Atlantic, AB910 was employed on convoy escort duties. AB910 also flew escort during the bombing of the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, then fought in the Dieppe Raid.

In 1944, as part of 402 Sqn, Royal Canadian Air Force, AB910 provided cover over the Normandy beaches on and after D-Day.

Except for the serial number, AB910 wears the markings of BM327/SH-F of 64 Sqn, RAF, which was the WW2 D-Day colour scheme of Flt Lt Tony Cooper's aircraft (the name 'PeterJohn I' being the name of his new-born son).

AB910 is operated by the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, based at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire.