Replica Spitfire near Newquay Int'l Airport, Cornwall
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N 50° 26.114 W 004° 58.574
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1/1 Spitfire replica in a layby on the A3059
Spitfire Mk. IXC in the markings of ZF-Z, a Polish unit.
Waymark Code: WMFY4N
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/16/2012
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Aviation nut Barry Wallond from Cornwall has so far built two 1/1 scale Spitfire replicas – alone. One of these is being displayed in his garden, pictured. The aircraft is located adjacent to Newquay Airport - fromerly RAF St Mawgan. Recently repainted, this replica represents a Spitfire Mk. IXC in the markings of ZF-Z of a Polish unit.
[F/Lt Stanislaw Wandzilak 26.08.44 No. 308 Sqn Spitfire LF.IX PL279 ZF-Z, shot down in combat, evaded capture in enemy-held territory]
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Spitfire
Tail Number: (S/N): PL279
Construction:: replica
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): A3059 Near Newquay Int'l Airport
inside / outside: outside
Other Information::
Aircraft Registration: BAPC-268
Codes / Other Marks: PL279 / ZF-Z
Construction Number: FSM263
Access restrictions:
View from roadside, no entry into the garden.
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)
Tell why you are visiting this waymark along with any other interesting facts or personal experiences about the aircraft not already mentioned.