Seafire XV, PR503, was built by Cunliffe-Owens in England in 1945. It was taken on strength by the Royal Canadian Navy on June 1, 1946, and served with the 803rd Squadron, RCN aboard the HMCS Warrior, and later at Shearwater, Dartmouth, N.S.

The Supermarine Spitfire registry follows the history of all Spitfires that survived military service.

The legacy of this naval fighter, adapted from the iconic Spitfire, is perpetuated by Seafire PR503, registered N503PR to Dr Wes Stricker, and based at Columbia, Missouri. The aircraft is painted in the colours it wore when serving with the Royal Canadian Navy’s …

The Supermarine Seafire was a naval version of the Supermarine Spitfire adapted for operation from aircraft carriers. It was analogous in concept to the Hawker Sea Hurricane, a navalised version of the Spitfire's stablemate, the Hawker Hurricane.

Dec 8, 2007 · Thanks for the info on PR503, here's hoping she's on course for airworthiness in the not too distant future.

Seafire Mk.XV PR503 It is ironic that North America now sees the greatest population of Seafires flying, with the return of Seafire PR503 to the air. This Seafire was ordered from Cunliffe Owen in July 1943 and delivered to the Royal Navy in late 1945, prior to transfer to the re-formed 803 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Navy.

This model built from the Hobbycraft lit represents PR503 which was assigned to 883 Sqn. The kit is reasonably cast but I added Ultracast resin elevators, exhausts and seat. The seat is beautifully detailed and painted with Polly Scale acrylics.

Constructed as a Seafire XVc. Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Air Force with s/n PR503. Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Canadian Navy with s/n PR503. To unknown owner with c/r N503PR. Based at Columbia Regional Airport, …

Royal Navy Supermarine Seafire Mk. XVII, (Serial No. SW9--), coded LM, 127, No. 767 Squadron, RNAS Lossiemouth, UK. This fighter used the more powerful Griffon VI engine and carried two 20-mm Hispano cannon as well as four machine guns.

Jul 15, 2005 · Cunliffe - Owens SEAFIRE XV Year Manufactured Year the aircraft was manufactured based on information shown on the Application for Airworthiness Certificate and not necessarily the model year.