Spitfire MJ444 Roars!

On Saturday May 11, 2024, after a successful test run earlier in the week, the MJ444 Supporters saw the Merlin engine roar into life, part of a complete airframe for the first time

MJ444 lives! (Photo Michael Zakariudakis)
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On Saturday, May 11th, 2024, following a successful test run earlier in the week, the MJ444 Supporters witnessed the Merlin engine roar to life as part of a fully assembled airframe for the first time. Devin Anscomb, a fortunate individual, found himself seated in the rear cockpit while ARCo’s Martin ‘Mo’ Overall did his utmost to keep ‘MJ’ grounded!

MJ444s engine run for the MJ Supporters on 11th May 2024 Photo Jo Rogers
MJ444’s engine run for the MJ Supporters on 11th May 2024 (Photo Jo Rogers)
ARCos Mo Overall talks the MJ Supporters through the finer points of the Merlin 500 Photo Michael Zakariudakis
ARCo’s Mo Overall talks the MJ Supporters through the finer points of the Merlin 500 (Photo Michael Zakariudakis)

The upcoming two weeks will be incredibly busy for ARCo at Duxford. While the Merlin engine has undergone extensive testing prior to installation in the aircraft, there is still a significant amount of work to be done before it is deemed flight-ready. ARCo engineers will be working tirelessly to ensure that MJ444 is prepared to take flight on Saturday, May 25th. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for a successful outcome!



Read our previous articles to learn more about this Spitfire, click the article below.  
Aero Legends’ Spitfire MJ444 Restoration – April Update
Moreno-Aguiari

Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.

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Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.

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