Author Topic: Spitfire Mk.Vb 'Princess Beatrix' (Read 586 times)

Mus51 · « **on:** December 19, 2007, 12:24:17 PM »

Spitfire Mk.Vb 'Princess Beatrix' was as far as i know a plane from 322 squadron (Dutch). Im led to believe it was a gift from the Dutch royal family?, and was flown by Flt Lt Plesman.

I also remember a jetplane from KLM having his names on it.

Unit: 322 Sqn (Netherlands), RAF
Serial: VL-P (BM515)

Seems the Dutch guys also flew for the Brittish in WW2!

These are the only pictures i could find from it though. I really hope someone can help me out with pictures/arts from the right side.

EDIT: Also im not quite sure if its a V or a IX.

Thanks in advance.

Guppy35 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 19, 2007, 12:45:39 PM »

Spitfire Vb

I'd be a little wary of that profile as it has a late 1942 to end of war fuselage roundel but a early 42 back to 1940 fin flash and underwing roundel.

Kazan_HB · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2008, 01:43:31 AM »

Any progress?

~~Kaz~~

Mus51 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2008, 12:29:34 PM »

Negatory, but you might give it a go if you feel tempted

I already did 2 spit 5's.

EDIT: i'd love to have some Dutch spits around