K9787 was the first production Supermarine Spitfire. The Mk I airframe first flew from Eastleigh in May 1938 and was subsequently used for manufacturer and government trials.
Identity
Aliases
First production Spitfire
Name
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I K9787
Status
retired
Details
Description
K9787 was the first production Supermarine Spitfire. The Mk I airframe first flew from Eastleigh in May 1938 and was subsequently used for manufacturer and government trials.