A Mark F21 Spitfire at Kelvingrove Gallery, Glasgow, July 2017
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is popular with Glasgow residents and visitors alike. It opened in 1901 when it formed part of the Glasgow International Exhibition. More recently, it has recently undergone major refurbishment and restoration, reopening in 2006 after three years of work.
There is plenty to see, including the crowd-pulling Salvador Dali’s Christ of St John of the Cross, but this Spitfire has numerous fans too. The F21 was developed towards the end of World War II and the one on display flew with the 602 (City of Glasgow) Auxiliary Squadron between 1947 and 1949.
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 21 July 2017
Posted as part of Weekend in B&W and Travel Inspiration
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I love this. I’ve been to the museum, and yes…it’s a good one.
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Very peculiar but hillarious photo and fact!
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I never made it to Kelvingrove. It was pouring with rain and my feet were soaked. I’d love to go back though. 🙂 🙂
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Yes, definitely worth a return, but coinciding that with decent weather will be a challenge!
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That’s amazing, must be something to see and a real feat to install.
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It certainly must. And I know it was lowered down for some restoration recently
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Pretty perspective.
Visiting from BLACK AND WHITE WEEKEND.
FRANKLY MY DEAR
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It really suited its environment
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An amazing place! The Spitfire has a special place in my heart.
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I don’t think I’v ever seen one before and whilst it would be good in a transport museum (which is where this one used to be) it really looked good in a wide ranging museum and gallery. An art work in its own right!
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