Supermarine Spitfire G-FIRE in graceful flight, captured by aviation photographer Stuart H. Bourne. A vivid red Mk.XIX variant with airshow pedigree and archival significance.
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Supermarine Spitfire G-FIRE in graceful flight, captured by aviation photographer Stuart H. Bourne. A vivid red Mk.XIX variant with airshow pedigree and archival significance.
Long Description (Plain Text): This image captures Supermarine Spitfire G-FIRE in flight, showcasing its elliptical wings, vivid red livery, and wartime silhouette. Originally built as RAF serial NH904, the aircraft served with the Royal Belgian Air Force before being restored and registered as G-FIRE in 1979. Known for its dramatic low passes and airshow appearances, it was flown by legends like Ray Hanna and later displayed at the Palm Springs Air Museum.
Photographed by Stuart H. Bourne, whose aviation archive spans over five decades, this shot exemplifies his precision and passion for historic aircraft. Bourne’s work is featured in , a curated library of rare and collectible aviation photography.
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