Spitfire Mk FRXVIII - post-restoration photos, lovely scheme

[Elliott Marsh - GAR]

When I saw David Whitworth's photographs of Richard Lake's Spitfire MkXVIII SM845 in the winter sun at IWM Duxford, all I could think was "Wow!" She looks utterly stunning post-rebuild! Can't wait to see this lovely lady fly in the new year!

http://globalaviationresource.com/v2/2013/12/11/news-spitfire-mkxviii-sm845-unveiled/

[Pat Carry]

Nice!

[PropsRule]

What a beautiful machine. A fine example of "Less is More".

[K5DH]

What a great looking airplane, both in its sleek shape and the chosen livery. I really like the looks of the later bubble-topped Spitfires, and that super-sized Rolls and five-bladed prop give it a very powerful look. Diggin' it!

[51fixer]

...... I really like the looks of the later bubble-topped Spitfires, and that super-sized Rolls and five-bladed prop give it a very powerful look.

Whole Heartily Agree

[DH82EH]

It's not too late to fit a sharks mouth

Lovely machine. It's the aeroplane version of "walk softly and carry a big stick"!

MK XVIII's look bada$$

Andy Scott

[C VEICH]

I agree it looks fantastic but must say that I'm not sure I like it any better than I liked its previous scheme. It's a Mk.XVIII Spitfire after all and you would have to work pretty hard to make it unattractive!


Photo by Gary Parsons

[Chappie]

What a beautiful machine. A fine example of "Less is More".

Agreed, especially since its historically correct for the airframe.


Chappie