A reconstruction in progress
The Spitfire described is a static replica under construction. That distinction matters: you are not visiting a flying aircraft, but a project in which the construction itself can be a focus of attention.
Photography from the air
The exhibition covers pilot Mervyn Wheatley and the Photographic Development Unit. This means the story focuses on photo reconnaissance; ask which parts of the current display explain that task.
A pre-announced visit
Access is stated as being by appointment or during separate open days. The project's progress can also affect what there is to see and what explanation is possible.
Before you go
Confirm the appointment, address and accessibility directly with the project. There is no fixed weekly schedule you can rely on without prior notice.
Sources
Some of the information collected has not yet been confirmed by the museum.
This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.
- Museum Spitfire PR1B N3069 — source 1
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.
- Museum Spitfire PR1B N3069 — source 3
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.
- Museum Spitfire PR1B N3069 — source 4
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.
- Museum Spitfire PR1B N3069 — source 5
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.