Sky's the limit for airworthy Spitfire at auction
A Spitfire that is still airworthy is expected to fetch £1.5 million when it is sold at auction.
The fighter, built by the British Vickers-Armstrong company in 1944, will be the first two-seater Spitfire to be offered at public auction for more than 20 years when it comes up for sale at the Royal Air Force Museum in Hendon on April 20.
The plane was restored to flying condition by its late owner Paul Portelli, a collector of historic aircraft, during five years of work. The auction will be managed by Bonhams.
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The fighter, built by the British Vickers-Armstrong company in 1944, will be the first two-seater Spitfire to be offered at public auction for more than 20 years when it comes up for sale at the Royal Air Force Museum in Hendon on April 20.
The plane was restored to flying condition by its late owner Paul Portelli, a collector of historic aircraft, during five years of work. The auction will be managed by Bonhams.