This Spitfire currently wears the desert camouflage scheme of the Commanding Officer of 244 Wing, Wing Commander Ian Richard Gleed DFC, from the Tunisian campaign of 1943. ‘Widge’ Gleed was a Battle of Britain ace with a total of 15 kills to his credit. His aircraft carried his initials in place of unit codes and ‘Figaro’ nose art on the starboard side. On 16 April 1943 he failed to return from a fighter sweep and was posted Missing in Action.
Have to admire the men who operated these war machines, and admire those who keep them flying, rolling or sailing so we can see living history. Stunning Shot!
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