The plane is MJ 271. It was built in Castle Bromwich, England in 1943, and it was delivered to the Dutch Air Force. Jones says, "The plane was then purchased by a British collection who used it for a static exhibition until we were able acquire it from him." Brooks adds, "We brought the Spitfire into Duxford Airplane Restoration Company where 15 restoration specialists spent the better part two years tearing down the plane and restoring its thousands of parts." The Spitfire would not have been able to achieve this in a military context, but for a trans-global sojourn, it added a touch of ethereal beauty.
"I believe this is the most beautiful Spitfire that exists," he continues. The results of the hand-polishing are simply breathtaking. This shiny surface has made the iconic silhouette and elliptical wing shape more pronounced and defined than ever before.
Goodwood, West Sussex, England - August 5, 2015: Christoph Grainger Herr attends the celebration of "Silver Spitfire – The Longest flight" expedition. The carefully restored and polished Spitfire aircraft took off on an unprecedented journey around the globe to the applause of 400 guests.
Goodwood, West Sussex, England - August 5: Pilots Steve Boultbee Brooks, Matt Jones, and the crew of "Silver Spitfire – The Longest flight" celebrate the start of their expedition. The carefully restored and polished Spitfire aircraft took off on an unprecedented journey around the globe to the applause of 400 guests (Rolex Datejust Replica).
Goodwood, West Sussex, England - August 5, 2015: Rolex Datejust Replica, the Boultbee Flight School, and Aviation Adventures Ltd have officially launched the "Silver Spitfire – The Longest Flight Expedition" in Goodwood. The carefully restored and polished Spitfire aircraft took off on an unprecedented journey around the globe to the applause of 400 guests (tudor replica).