Richard Grace checking the Packard-Merlin V1650-7 (similar to the Merlin 66/266) under the black and white chequers, the colours of the 78th FG, based here at Duxford during WWII. 'Contrary Mary' was the personal aircraft of Col. Roy B. Caviness.
Repaired following her belly landing on 9th July 2017, TF-51D 44-84847 is now in the c/s of P-51D 44-14251, the personal mount of Lt. Col Roy B. Caviness, 84th FS, 78th FG, based here at Duxford.
Westland-built Spitfire LF.Vc was presented to 129 (Mysore) Squadron at RAF Ibsley on 31 May, 1943, donated by the British community in Urugay. First post-restoration flight took place on 15 May, 2015 by Peter Monk from Biggin Hill.