1944 Supermarine Spitfire Mkxi
Warbirds & Military
Aircraft Details
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Description
Take a closer look at this 1944 Supermarine Spitfire MkXI. This historic fighter features an original airframe with a continuing history and 803 total hours TTSN. A documented combat veteran, this Spitfire flew over 40 combat missions in World War II. It is powered by its original Rolls Royce Merlin 70 engine, which underwent SMOH by Retro Track & Air in the UK in 2022 and has only 16 hours since overhaul. The engine is further enhanced with twin spin-on filters and an electric pre-oil pump. The Dowty-Rotol R12/4F5/4 prop also shows 16 hours SMOH as of 2022. Finished in PRU Blue camouflage with original wartime markings, this aircraft includes a Becker VHF COM, Becker XPDR, and ADS-B equipment. Currently in annual inspection, it carries the registration G-MKXI.
Engine
16.0 Hrs. SMOH by Retro Track & Air, UK, 2022 Rolls Royce Merlin 70 – Serial No. 70/182411 PL965’s original wartime engine Fitted with electric pre-oil pump and twin spin-on filters
Propeller
Dowty-Rotol R12/4F5/4 16.0 Hrs. SMOH by Skycraft, UK, 2022
Interior
PRU Blue camouflage “R” for Robert 9/10 – original wartime markings
Exterior
PRU Blue camouflage “R” for Robert 9/10 – original wartime markings
Inspection
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Platinum Fighter Sales
controller.com
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$3,662,862
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Heathfield, England, United Kingdom | Jul 26, 2026 | 3 days | Active |
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About This Supermarine Spitfire Mkxi
This 1944 Supermarine Spitfire Mkxi (G-MKXI) is a 1-seat warbirds & military with 803 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $3,662,862.
The Spitfire Mkxi cruises at 290 kts (537 km/h) with a range of 852 nm (1,578 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 36,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 60 GPH (227 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $372/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Supermarine Spitfire Mkxi — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (G-MKXI) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Heathfield, England, United Kingdom
GB
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Safety Record
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