Supermarine Spitfire Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
1 used Supermarine Spitfire aircraft for sale in Australia · from $91K · updated 5 hours ago
About the Supermarine Spitfire
The Supermarine Spitfire is the most famous British fighter of WWII — instantly recognised by its elliptical wing and Merlin/Griffon V12 soundtrack. As an aircraft for sale it appears in two forms: rare, restored **originals** that rank among the most prized warbirds in existence, and a growing range of **modern replicas** (full-scale Mk26 and scaled types) that deliver the Spitfire silhouette and flying character on a far more attainable basis. Choose deliberately — the two are worlds apart in cost, certification and ownership.
Supermarine Spitfire Specifications
Model specThe Supermarine Spitfire is a warbirds, a range of 852 nm (1,578 km).
1 Supermarine Spitfire For Sale
There are currently 1 used Supermarine Spitfire for sale, ranging from $91,489 to $91,489, with a median asking price of $91,489.
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Supermarine Spitfire Price & Cost
How much does a Supermarine Spitfire cost? Used Spitfire prices: from $91K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Supermarine Spitfire
When buying a Supermarine Spitfire, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Supermarine Spitfire
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Supermarine Spitfire Inventory by Country
| Australia | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| United States | 1 |
Supermarine Spitfire by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 2 |
Supermarine Spitfire by Decade
| 2010s | 1 |
Recently Sold Supermarine Spitfire
| 1944 Spitfire Mkix | $3,684,849 |
| 1945 Spitfire Mkix | $3,949,687 |
| 2016 Spitfire Mk26 Replica | $138,000 |
Supermarine Spitfire Safety Record
Across all Spitfire variants, 3 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2021–2024. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2024 | West Oxfordshire, | Fatal (1) | — |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Enstone-, OF | Fatal (1) | — |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Newtownards, | Incident | — |
NTSB records 2021–2024. Includes all Supermarine Spitfire variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.