Replica Spitfire nr Newquay Int'l Airport, Cornwall, England
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N 50° 26.114 W 004° 58.574
30U E 359657 N 5588889
1/1 Spitfire replica in a layby on the A3059 Spitfire Mk. IXC in the markings of ZF-Z, a Polish unit.
Waymark Code: WMFY4R
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]
Aircraft Registration: BAPC-268
Codes / Other Marks: PL279 / ZF-Z
Construction Number: FSM263
Where is original located?: Shot down in combat 26.August.1944
Where is this replica located?: A3059 Near Newquay Int'l Airport, Cornwall, England
Who created the original?: Not known
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1944
Internet Link about Original: Not listed
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