Today our Spitfire, ML407 shot down a JU88 and became accredited for shooting the first enemy aircraft on D-Day over Normandy Beachhead.
Pictured; ML407, the JU88 from ML407’s gun camera, Johnnie Houlton DFC, with his fitter and rigger Ron White (left) and Vic Strange (right)
Hawker Tempest II MW763 G-TEMT
First roll out of G-TEMT, owned by Anglia Aircraft Restorations, coming to the end of restoration and now only waiting for completion of the Bristol Centaurus VI engine.
The scheme is that of 33 Sqdn as worn in Malaya in the 1950’s
#tempest
3/ if you want to be truly inspired and learn about the roots of our family run business please see our DVD, The Grace Spitfire Trilogy which is available on our website.
Today we honour and celebrate all women around the world 👏
#spitfire#avgeek#history#aviation
#internationalwomensday
Carolyn Grace
1/The relentless passion, drive and determination Carolyn has given to historic aviation and the continued operation of ML407 to ensure the lasting memory of her husband, Nick Grace and of all those that fought, served & lost their lives
2/ to protect our country and others is truly remarkable.
Carolyn is an absolute inspiration to women, men & humans worldwide. It is a story that cannot not be done much justice in a social media post however,
A true inspiration and a national treasure, thank you Captain Moore, may you rest in peace. Our thoughts are with your family and those that knew you 💔
@captaintommoore