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Supermarine Spitfire Mk I K9787

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.

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Aliases
First production Spitfire
Name
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I K9787
Status
retired

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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.
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Creation Time
April 26, 2026 at 14:28:10 UTC
Updated Time
July 13, 2026 at 09:30:36 UTC

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First Flight Date
1938-05-14
Serial Number
K9787
Vehicle Code
K9787
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I K9787 - AeroVia