EN183
Supermarine Spitfire EN183 Mk IX Const #3602, Built at Eastleigh.
FF 9-11-42, assigned to 336th FS USAAF 17-11-42, transferred to 401S 26-11-42, whilst on a Ramrod mission dived into ground while attacking train 5m W of Bayeux 15-1-43 pilot P/O William K Ferguson killed, SOC.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Manufactured |
Eastleigh, Hampshire, UK | 9 November 1942 | Built at Eastleigh. First flew 9-11-42. |
Assigned |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | 17 November 1942 | Assigned to 336th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF USAAF 17-11-42. |
Other Transferred |
London Biggin Hill Airport, Main Rd, Biggin Hill, Bromley, Kent TN16 3BH, UK | 26 November 1942 | Transferred to 401 (City of Westmount) RCAF Sqn 26-11-42. |
Crashed |
14400 Bayeux, France | 15 January 1943 | On a Ramrod mission while attacking train 5 miles W of Bayeux A/C didn't pull out of dive in time and hit treetops, ripping the wings from the fuselage which then impacted the ground 15-1-43. Pilot P/O William Kennedy Ferguson KIA. |
Other Struck Off Charge SOC |
London Biggin Hill Airport, Main Rd, Biggin Hill, Bromley, Kent TN16 3BH, UK | 16 March 1943 | Struck Off Charge. 40.25 Hrs on A/C. |