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Norwegian Spitfire Foundation

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Norwegian Spitfire Foundation's vision:

To acquire, restore, operate and maintain Spitfires.

Our goal is:
To exploit the tremendous channel of communication within a flying Spitfire to:
- remember and tell the story of this aircraft and its importance for the outcome of the 2WW and for the creation of the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
- show the Spitfire in its true element as an inspiration to younger generations.
- to focus on history, aviation and aerospace technology.
- contribute to understand the importance of Norway's Defence and recruitment to its Forces.

12/10/2026

Flyvningene våre med Noorduyn Norseman LN-TSN ble dessverre avsluttet noe tidligere enn planlagt denne sesongen.

Under en av flyturene oppdaget piloten et fall i oljetrykket. Han snudde umiddelbart og landet trygt tilbake på Kjeller. Ingen kom til skade, og situasjonen ble håndtert slik den skal.

Flyet hadde nyoverhalt motor og var i et innkjøringsprogram. Dette gjennomføres for å sikre driftssikkerheten til motoren i fremtidige operasjoner.

Norseman er satt på bakken, og motoren skal avmonteres og undersøkes. Det er sannsynlig at den må overhales på nytt, og vi jobber med å avklare det videre forløpet.

Flysesongen er uansett over for i år, og arbeidet med å gjøre LN-TSN flyvedyktig igjen er i gang.

Tusen takk til alle som har fløyet med oss og støttet oss. Følg med videre for nyheter.

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Unfortunately, our flying season with the Noorduyn Norseman LN-TSN came to an end somewhat earlier than planned this year.

During one of our flights, the pilot noticed a drop in oil pressure. He immediately turned back and landed safely at Kjeller. No one was injured, and the situation was handled exactly as it should have been.

The aircraft was equipped with a newly overhauled engine and was undergoing a break-in programme designed to ensure the engine’s reliability for future operations.

The Norseman has now been grounded, and the engine will be removed for inspection. It is likely that another overhaul will be necessary, and we are currently working to determine the next steps.

In any case, the flying season is over for this year, and work is already underway to get LN-TSN airworthy again.

A big thank you to everyone who has flown with us and supported us throughout the season. Stay tuned for further updates.

10/10/2026

So, here's the "original" and the improved version. Coming off a very poor grainy digital photo perhaps scanned in this condition or not. It's without doubt 332 sqd, perhaps also 331 squadron further down the line. Perhaps anyone knows where the photo was taken?

Maybe at the end of the hostilities?

07/10/2026

This Spitfire Mk Vb was built by Westland Aircraft and powered by the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin 45 engine.

Service History Delivered to No. 38 Maintenance Unit (38 MU) on 7 February 1942, the aircraft was later issued to No. 331 (Norwegian) Squadron on 1 March 1942, carrying the squadron code FN-B.

On 17 May 1942, while landing at RAF Manston, the aircraft overshot the runway and collided with another aircraft. The accident was classified as a Category E (Cat. E) write-off. The pilot, 2nd Lieutenant R.A. Berg, escaped unharmed.

The aircraft was subsequently Struck Off Charge (SOC) on 24 May 1942.

A short but notable service life with the famous Norwegian-manned 331 Squadron during the critical air defence operations over southern England in 1942.

03/10/2026

Jon Tvedte examines a piece of Spitfire gun camera film, while fellow Norwegian fighter pilots Nils Kolbjørn Jørstad and Kjell
L’Abée-Lund look on.

02/10/2026

After a tremendous amount of volunteer work, the War History Centre at Moelv officially opened on 1st of October 2026.

As the master of ceremonies pointed out, the centre has become a clear example of what can be achieved through voluntary effort and community spirit.

Tore Erling Larsens Spitfire cockpit, for example, has been given an entire room of its own, and the result is truly impressive. Many visitors took the opportunity to try flying the Spitfire simulator.

The room itself is dedicated to Norwegian pilots from the local area, among them Carl Jacob Stousland from Hamar.

As most of you will know, the aircraft in which Stousland made an emergency landing towards the end of 1944 was Spitfire PL258, which is currently being reconstructed by Norwegian Spitfire Foundation with the aim of returning it to the air.

Carl Jacob Stousland’s son, Carl Stousland, also flew the Spitfire simulator during the opening. It has to be said that there was a real sense of history surrounding that particular moment.

Congratulations to all involved!

30/09/2026

Looks to be taken from a recording? North Weald?

Certainly a Spitfire IX from 332 squadron.

23/09/2026

333 Squadron’s Mosquito crews flew some of the most dangerous missions of WWII. Operating fast and versatile de Havilland Mosquito aircraft, they carried out reconnaissance, anti-shipping strikes, and attacks on German targets along the Norwegian coast.

Their speed, skill, and courage provided vital intelligence and helped disrupt enemy operations, making a significant contribution to Norway’s war effort and the Allied victory.

16/09/2026

The Norwegians had several mascots during the war. This one on the left being Mads, a goat. The dog on the right might have been named "Spit", but sure there might be someone more knowledgeable.

Yes, the photo is drastically coloured as the digital copy was in very poor state.

14/09/2026

This past weekend has seen the Battle Of Britain Airshow being held at Duxford, it was great to see our very own Lars and Eskil together at the show. Lars was busy making peoples dreams come true by flying passenger flights on behalf of Aerial Collective and flying the P-51D Mustang for the Aircraft Restoration Company who are restoring the foundations Spitfire PL258 while Eskil was displaying the The Flying Bulls Grumman Bearcat which it looked like Lars didn't want to get out of!
It was great to see the progress of PL258 again, I can safely say the workmanship on the aircraft is outstanding and the level of detail is second to none! I for one look forward to seeing the progress of the project as I honestly believe there isn't a better group of people that truly deserve the project to succeed. The kindness and generosity of those of you that I've met over the last 7 years has been truly amazing, It really is an honour to be a small part of this and I hope that I can continue to be a part of it and look forward to seeing those wheels lift off that famous Duxford turf.

Here are a few photo's from the days leading up to and the actual show itself.

Words and photo's by Neil Cotten

09/09/2026

On 6 June 1944, Allied soldiers came ashore on the beaches of Normandy, but the invasion was not only a military operation. For the civilians of Normandy, it marked the beginning of weeks of intense fighting, bombing, displacement, and loss. Thousands of French civilians were killed as Allied forces fought to break out from the beachhead and liberate occupied France.

Among the aircraft overhead were the Norwegian pilots of No. 331 and No. 332 Squadrons, flying Spitfires as part of the RAF's North Weald Wing. Their missions included protecting Allied forces, escorting bombers, and helping secure air superiority over the invasion area.

Yes, the image is coloured and improved from a very low quality digital image.

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