First flight of TE311 is imminent. The Spitfire is seen here in the BBMF hangar with its Merlin 266 and overhauled wings ready to be fitted. TE311 is to represent Spitfire TB675/4D-V of S/L Tony Reeves, DFC, CO of 74 Squadron at the end of the war.
TE288 came to New Zealand in April 1963. The Spitfire was mounted on a pole for display at the Brevet Club, Harewood, until March 1984. TE288 is now on display in 485(NZ)Squadron markings, coded OU-V 'Rongotea' to represent Spitfire TB625.