First passenger flights today (10th April)for G-ILDA SM520 in her new "Battle of Britain" livery.
602 (City of Glasgow) Sqn. which was based at RAF Westhampnett (Goodwood) during the Battle of Britain. In 1940 LO-G was flown by Pilot Officer (Pedro) Osgood V Hanbury, DSO, DFC & Bar (13 Sept 1917 - 3 June 1943) complete with Popeye caricature. He had scored 11 victories before he as killed in action. Todays pilot Spitfires.com Chief Pilot, Neil Parkinson

Date: 10/04/2024

Location: SOLENT AIRPORT, DAEDALUS

Photographer: Mark Rutley