AB783
Supermarine Spitfire AB783 Mk Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
delivered to No 9 MU 29-7-41, assigned to 71S 27-8-41, Missing on training flight 9-1-42, SOC 10-1-42.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: 108637
- Highest Rank: Pilot Officer
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Delivered |
Royal Air Force Museum, Lyssander Ave, Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP, UK | 29 July 1941 | Delivered to No 9 MU 29-7-41. |
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Assigned |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | 27 August 1941 | Assigned to 71 [Eagle] Sqn 27-8-41. |
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Crashed |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | 9 January 1942 | Missing on training flight 9-1-42. |
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Other Struck Off Charge SOC |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | 10 January 1942 | Struck Off Charge 10-1-42. |
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Manufactured |
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, UK | Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory. |