W3763 Thane of Fife
Supermarine Spitfire W3763 Mk Vb, Const # 1950 Built at Eastleigh.
FF 13-8-41, 37MU 15-8-41, 71S 10-9-41, Presentation Spitfire named 'Thane of Fife', FTR Missing from bomber escort [Circus 95] pilot P/O William Dodd Geiger Jr, ditched English channel, POW, 17-9-41.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Highest Rank: Flight Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Manufactured |
Eastleigh, Hampshire, UK | 13 August 1941 | Built at Eastleigh. First flew 13-8-41. Factory airfield. |
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Delivered |
Burtonwood, Warrington, UK | 15 August 1941 | Delivered to No 37 MU 15-8-41. |
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Assigned |
Kirton in Lindsey, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21, UK | 10 September 1941 | Assigned to 71 [Eagle] Sqn 10-9-41. |
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Other Presentation Spitfire |
Kirton in Lindsey, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21, UK | 10 September 1941 | Presentation Spitfire named 'Thane of Fife'. |
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Crashed |
English Channel | 17 September 1941 | Failed To Return, missing from bomber escort [Circus 95] pilot P/O William Dodd Geiger Jr[Pasadena, CA], ditched English channel. POW. 17-9-41. |