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.