Originally Posted by
GeeRam
One of the IAC Seafire L.III's survived as a data plate and a large box of bits and was one of the purchases of the late Charles Church back in the late 80's with a view to rebuild to airworthy.
It was ex-RX168, flown as 157 in the IAC until WFU in 1953 where it was then in use as an instructional airframe at Baldonnel until 1961, after which it was used by College of Dubin for another year before being broken up.
It's been passed around a few owners since the early 90's and was possible in store at Booker for a while, but what state its in and where its now I'm not clued up on. I'm sure Spitfire expert Peter Arnold would know though.
Interesting history of IAC aircraft , Personally I find it much more interesting than the debate about new fighter aircraft .
However young IAC aircrew may think differently and good luck to them !