Squeegee Longtail
It may not be "real" in whoever's eyes, but look at it from another perspective.
With so few Original spitfires flying, it may be the ONLY chance a person, child, enthusiast, son or daughter of an airman killed in the war has
to see the grace, lines, speed and flying ability of an aircraft that
resembles a Spitfire (or is a Spitfire depending on your point of view).
And if that gets another person into the flying fold, even better.
I collect original old firearms and do to an extent look down
on copies but, it allows others to get into the sport who then
progress upwards to owing originals.