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Charles made his first flight in the tandem, two-seat aircraft on January 14, 1969, before being awarded his private pilot s licence two months later and his RAF wings in August 1971.
As many readers will know, Supermarine Seafire F. Mk.XVII SX336 made her first flight for several years on November 18th, 2021, following a period of extensive maintenance at Old Warden in Bedfordshire, England. The aircraft, a navalized variant of Supermarine's legendary Spitfire, is one of just a handful of the breed extant. We contacted the aircraft's longtime owner, Tim Manna, to learn a little more about this magnificent aircraft, but before we get to his side of the story, here are a few details regarding the aircraft's history.