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British workers preparing Spitfire Vb fighters destined for the Soviet Union, Abadan Airport, Iran, early 1943

Caption     British workers preparing Spitfire Vb fighters destined for the Soviet Union, Abadan Airport, Iran, early 1943 ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
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Photo Size 700 x 488 pixels
Photos at Same Place Abadan, Iran
Added By C. Peter Chen
Licensing  This work is believed to be in the public domain.

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1. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
31 Dec 2012 12:10:21 PM

Spitfire Mk.Vb's getting last minute checks are being sent to Russia. Aircraft have a mix of serial numbers, fighters were later assigned to the 57th Guards Fighter Aviation(GvIAP)USSR.
Camouflage dark green/ocean gray with the undersides medium sea gray.

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