Legend

The proceeds from the sale of merchandise from this kit shop will go towards funding this exciting historical aviation project. Building a Legend will draw on the talents of historians, military aviation enthusiasts and vintage aircraft specialists in Canada, the US and the UK to restore a fully airworthy Spitfire Mark IX in the livery of the aircr... aft flown by Pilot Officer Ian Keltie DFC, from Millet, Alberta who served with the 402 Squadron during World War II. Our goal is to remember our past by making history, by building the first Spitfire ever completed in Canada, and we are especially proud to be partnered with the Royal Canadian Air Force Association Trust Fund, (CRA Charitable Number 887374999RR0001) to facilitate our fundraising efforts. Pilot Officer Ian Keltie with his Spitfire Mark IX, EN398 emblazoned with the "Popeye" cartoon on the nose. Once completed, the Building a Legend Spitfire will serve as an enduring tribute to those brave young Canadians who took to the air during World War II, a memorial that will stand as a testament to their courage and their sacrifice for many years to come. SearchRead More