3/21/2023 0 Comments Replica warbirds for sale![]() The finished replica in now resplendent in the color scheme representing a Mk LF.VIII Ex RAAF A58-429 Ex RAF serial MD339 which arrived in Australia on SS Clan MacIver 18/04/44. Supermarine Spitfire replica as RAAF A58 429 ![]() Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII replica refurbished Their enthusiasm and expertise for their task is obvious. ![]() The restoration team of volunteers was led by Ex RAAF Engineer Chris Priestly. To this end new wings, rudder, ailerons, canopy, undercarriage doors and a new paint scheme was applied to the replica and the finished product in light years ahead of the original aircraft. Recently this replica was completely rebuilt to ensure structural integrity was assured and accuracy was improved. However it was not finished with a representative serial number just the 79 Sqn codes “UP-U” and finished in the typical Green/Grey camouflage of this Squadron. The replica had been constructed using some authentic Spitfire components. The Mk VIII replica was starting to show its age and was in need of considerable attention having been displayed for some years as an RAAF 79 Squadron Spitfire that operated in the defence of Darwin and New Guinea during WWII. Since our previous news article “Warbird Replicas – Australian Survivors” 10 April 2015 there has been considerable activity undertaken on these aircraft replicas. The replicas located at Fighter World Museum at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW, include a Messerschmitt Bf 109 and 2 Spitfires (a Mk LF E XVI and a Mk VIII). The replicas include a Messerschmitt Bf 109 and 2 Spitfires (an Mk LF E XVI and an Mk VIII. Today we share news on the fiberglass replicas constructed for the 1988 Bi-Centennial Air Show at RAAF Base Richmond.
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