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Johnnie Johnsons last spitfire flight?!

Hi all, new to the forum :-),
I was wondering if anyone could answer a question i have regarding Johnnie Johnson, does anyone know when his last solo in a Spitfire was? And what Spitfire it was?

Thanks very much

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By: DazDaMan - 29th June 2012 at 15:47

Mk XIX PS853, Duxford to Biggin Hill, 11 July 1957.

Delivery to the embryonic Battle of Britain Flight.

Mark

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By: Owain - 29th June 2012 at 09:01

Thanks all, most helpful. I thought he might have flown one after that, obviously not.

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By: Mark12 - 29th June 2012 at 06:30

Mk XIX PS853, Duxford to Biggin Hill, 11 July 1957.

Delivery to the embryonic Battle of Britain Flight.

Mark

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By: Black Knight - 28th June 2012 at 22:52

He delivered 1 of the Mk19’s to Biggin to form the BBMF in the late 50’s

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By: Rob68 - 28th June 2012 at 22:20

try

http://www.wings-fine-arts.com/

they have a close limk to JJ

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By: DazDaMan - 28th June 2012 at 21:59

According to Wikipedia (I know, not the most reliable of sources!):

His post-war mount was MV257/JEJ; it was the last Spitfire to carry his initials.

Doesn’t say anything about when this might have been, however.

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