Happy Birthday MH434…75 today

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By: ThreeM - 10th August 2018 at 18:48

Many happy returns ‘434.

I first encountered this Spitfire in 1964 during filming of Operation Crossbow at RAF Abingdon.

Fifty years later as a retirement gift from my employer I received a voucher for a flight alongside a Spitfire. On the day the Spitfire turned out to be MH434 and the pilot Paul Bonhomme. This was a very special experience. Those that lingered at Duxford into the afternoon were treated to a full display, perhaps more like a masterclass!

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By: Black Knight - 10th August 2018 at 11:24

Has anyone got the photo of 434 being taxied by Ray with Mark sitting on his lap?

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By: Trolly Aux - 8th August 2018 at 13:56

Happy Birthday MH434.
I am guessing I have seen MH434 performing more times than any other Spitfire this dates back to the Adrian Swire days of ownership where Neil Williams and Ray Hanna would regularly display her must of been the late 60s early 70s so thank you MH434 for all the memories
Happy Days

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By: Seafuryfan - 8th August 2018 at 12:47

Happy birthday, and thank you to owners past and present for looking after MH434. I’m one of those 70s plane spotters for whom this aircraft has very fond memories. All the best, AC ●S!

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By: Dave Homewood - 8th August 2018 at 03:18

Great photos and an auspicious occasion!

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By: Zac Yates - 8th August 2018 at 02:06

Happy birthday ‘434! Thanks to time difference we share a birthday, so I’m very pleased to see these posts on my own.

And may I say how nice it is to see Sarah Hanna, especially with the birthday girl. Really lovely.

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By: DazDaMan - 7th August 2018 at 18:26

Did someone say Cake….?

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By: Pen Pusher - 7th August 2018 at 17:39

Mmmm, a Piece of Cake. 😀

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By: Lythronax - 7th August 2018 at 17:34

Were the plans I’ve heard of to give her the original flat cowling and temperate intake ever to be followed through with?

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By: Duxman - 7th August 2018 at 17:33

A few additional pictures of 434 in action today on her birthday.

MH434 75th Birthday at DX 7/8/18 by AJCDuxman, on Flickr

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Flikr — https://www.flickr.com/photos/64209520@N05/

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By: DazDaMan - 7th August 2018 at 17:28

Happy birthday, old girl.

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By: SimonR - 7th August 2018 at 17:21

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Happy birthday MH434 – here she is on finals on Sunday’s Legends this year.

I wonder how many landings she’s had at DX in those years?