Whatever happened to Spitfire AP-D?

[Rakshasa]

A few years ago I was given a print of a MkXIV Spit by John Evans. It's always struck a chord with me as I believe I saw the aircraft depited in the flesh at Farnborough, maybe 20 odd years ago.

As shown on the print, it's coded **689. My memory supplies RM689 however it may have actually been -619? I also vaguely remember that it was involved in a fatal crash... I think Woodford?

Can anybody fill in my memory?

Edit: RM not BD! Google-fu is letting me down.

[treadigraph]

It did indeed crash at Woodford and the pilot was killed.

However, Rolls Royce retained what was left of the aircraft and have been quietly rebuilding it over recent years - I believe it will reappear soon.

G-INFO (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=60&pagetype=65&appid=1&mode=detailnosummary&fullregmark=ALGT)

[Rakshasa]

Thanks Treadigraph. Memories are snapping into place. :ok:

Good to hear it's being restored, though always sparing a thought for the late pilot and his family.

[David Eyre]

As at late June 2008, the fuselage of RM689/G-ALGT had been restored. The wings were structurally complete but not yet skinned.

See topic on another forum:
Spitfire XIVc RM689 - Zombie thread!! - Page 3 - Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums (http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=20297&page=3&highlight=rm689)

Regards,
David