'The Uruguayan' Spitfire - G-IBSY MK Vc - Spitfire in the mist

'The Uruguayan' Spitfire - G-IBSY MK Vc - Spitfire in the mist, G-IBSY completed over 100 Missions including escorting the Flying Fortress ‘Memphis Belle’ back to the English coast after her now famous 25th Mission with 129 sqdn.
Individuals, companies, clubs, or counties could buy their own Spitfire.’ They had to collect £5,000 for their donation. One such company was the Uruguayan railways. Run at the time by British expats. You will see on EE602’s side ‘Central Railways Uruguayan Staff.’ She was formally ‘presented’ to 129 Squadron on 31st May 1943.
She currently resides in The Biggin Hill Heritage Hanger.