# Man spent over 20 years restoring Spitfire aircraft in UK garage; project sells for £18,000

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-23T12:00:00+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/after-spending-more-than-20-years-rebuilding-a-spitfire-fuselage-in-his-uk-garage-an-aviation-enthusiast-died-in-2025-his-final-project-made-from-historic-aircraft-parts-sold-for-18000-in-october/articleshow/135141899.cms
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/man-spent-over-20-years-restoring-spitfire-aircraft-in-uk-garage-proje-90ac18/

Peter Arnold, affectionately dubbed 'Mr Spitfire', dedicated over half a century to amassing historic aircraft relics. After his passing in 2025, a remarkable unfinished Spitfire fuselage went under the hammer for £18,000. This Spitfire F Mk 22 PK519 fuselage featured original components, resting in Arnold's garage for 20 years. Besides the fuselage, auctioned treasures included vintage aircraft i

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