PL914
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 5384 - Spitfires including (serial number PL841) and (PL914) of the 14th Photographic Squadron, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group at Mount Farm. Image...
Supermarine Spitfire PL914 PR Mk XI.
Delivered to 6MU 2-9-44, assigned to Benson 28-9-44, transferred to 14th PRS, 7th PRG, 8th AF USAAF 2-10-44, to Phillips & Powis South Marston, assigned to RAF Benson 3-4-45, transferred to No 71 MU 18-3-46, SOC 1-4-46.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
![Photographic officers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group look through camera lenses infront of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273528.' [Censor no.]. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380976.jpg.webp?itok=b-IRYuYJ)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Delivered |
RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire OX18 3LX, UK | 2 September 1944 | Delivered to No 6 MU 2-9-44. |
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Assigned |
Royal Air Force Station, Benson, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 6AB, UK | 28 September 1944 | Assigned to RAF Benson 28-9-44. |
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Other Transferred |
Mount Farm Cottage, Dorchester, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 7PG, UK | 2 October 1944 | Transferred to 14th PRS, 7th PRG, 8th AF USAAF 2-10-44. |
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Assigned |
Royal Air Force Station, Benson, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 6AB, UK | 3 April 1945 | Assigned to RAF Benson 3-4-45. |
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Other Transferred |
Ex RAF Bicester, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX25 3TQ, UK | 18 March 1946 | Transferred to No 71 MU 18-3-46. |
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Other Struck Off Charge SOC |
Ex RAF Bicester, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX25 3TQ, UK | 1 April 1946 | Struck Off Charge 1-4-46. |
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Other Repaired |
South Marston, Swindon, Swindon SN3, UK | To Phillips & Powis South Marston for repair. |
