WWII-era Supermarine Spitfire PT462 taxiing with propeller spinning, captured in full RAF camouflage and roundel markings. A tribute to Charles E. Church and the enduring legacy of the Spitfire.
© Stuart H Bourne / Quality Aviation Photos International
This evocative image showcases Supermarine Spitfire PT462, a restored WWII fighter aircraft, taxiing at a historic airfield with its propeller in motion. Painted in authentic RAF camouflage and bearing the roundel insignia, PT462 honors Charles E. Church—a tribute proudly displayed on its fuselage. The aircraft’s poised stance and active engine capture the spirit of wartime aviation and the elegance of the Spitfire’s elliptical wing design.
PT462 is a Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX, originally built in 1944 and operated by No. 130 Squadron RAF. After wartime service, it was preserved and restored to flying condition. Today, it remains active in the UK warbird circuit, flying at commemorative airshows and heritage events. The aircraft is currently operated by the , which offers Spitfire flight experiences and maintains a fleet of historic aircraft.
