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Spitfire replica/FSM seen on the M62

Saw this Spitfire replica/FSM on the M62 this evening at about 6pm, heading west between Leeds and Bradford. It’s not one I’ve seen before, nor can I find any mention of it anywhere I’ve searched so far. Does anyone else know anything about it?

Andy

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Note: The photos were taken by my colleague Rik Hepworth.

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By: Radpoe Meteor - 2nd July 2010 at 07:07

You can always ask and I shall pass your request on there are now currently two of the three proposed touring airframes on the road.

Please PM me some details & I will get on to it asap.:)

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By: Firebex - 25th June 2010 at 23:28

I wish it was going to Aeroventure:D.

You can always ask and I shall pass your request on there are now currently two of the three proposed touring airframes on the road.

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By: Radpoe Meteor - 25th June 2010 at 22:44

I saw it about a fortnight ago in a laybye on the A57 at worksop heading north. Wonder where it’s been and where it’s going?

I wish it was going to Aeroventure:D.

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By: Zebedee - 25th June 2010 at 13:42

Thanks for that guys… My girlfriend was in Cardiff yesterday and was wondering about it… 🙂 I’ll check and post a pic later…

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By: pagen01 - 25th June 2010 at 13:02

X4178 EB-K is currently being displayed in Cardiff city centre.

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By: Firebex - 10th June 2010 at 23:19

I think I can put you all out of your misery.
We have had in one of the Lytham St Annes replica spitfires for major surgery and whilst it has been with us they have been using one of the other machines available to them.Their main display machine is now back in service the other one has gone back doing other work including some film stuff down in Southern climes !!!

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By: AdlerTag - 7th June 2010 at 13:01

Replica Spitfire marked ‘EB-K’, so presumably this one, seen on the A1(M) heading south at Stevenage around 10.30am today. It seems to lead a nomadic existence…

Thanks to Phantom Phil for the link to this thread, the new thread I started on this now deleted.

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By: RAF Pilot - 19th May 2010 at 22:22

Spitfire X4178 EB-K

On October 15th, 1940 Sergeant D.P. Lloyd was shot down by Bf109 and crashed off North Foreland. Sadly Sgt Lloyd did not survive.

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By: hunterxf382 - 19th May 2010 at 21:17

On the other forum linked, it’s given as X4178?

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By: RAF Pilot - 19th May 2010 at 20:49

Spitfire EB-K

No 41 Squadron, looks EB-K X4343 Pilot Officer George Bennions (Battle of Britain).

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By: Ratty - 19th May 2010 at 19:46

I saw it about a fortnight ago in a laybye on the A57 at worksop heading north. Wonder where it’s been and where it’s going?

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By: Phantom Phil - 19th May 2010 at 10:19

Well, it’s 41Sqn so that could be a clue 😉

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By: Quinny - 19th May 2010 at 07:39

I saw it too going past J27 at around 18.15 as I was heading east in the car going home.

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By: ajdawson - 19th May 2010 at 07:13

Nope, not me asking about it on the other forum!

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By: hunterxf382 - 18th May 2010 at 23:27

Also being asked about on Fighter Control Forum? (unless that’s you on there of course….lol)

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