BL982
Supermarine Spitfire BL982 Mk Vb, Built by Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
Delivered to No 39 MU 22-2-42, assigned to 601S 9-3-42, transferred to 133S 12-4-42, shot down over sea by fighters nr Abbeville 31-7-42 P/O Carter W Harp RCAF killed.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: J/15389
- Highest Rank: Pilot Officer
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Delivered |
Colerne, Wiltshire, UK | 22 February 1942 | Delivered to No 39 MU 22-2-42. |
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Assigned |
Digby, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN4, UK | 9 March 1942 | Assigned to 601 Sqn 9-3-42. |
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Other Transferred |
Biggin Hill, London SE19 3HY, UK | 12 April 1942 | Transferred to 133 [Eagle] Sqn RAF 12-4-42. |
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Other E/A Destroyed |
Fécamp, France | 19 May 1942 | 2 x Fw190 Destroyed 10 m NW Fécamp. |
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Crashed |
English Channel | 31 July 1942 | Shot down over sea by fighters nr Abbeville 31-7-42 P/O Carter W Harp RCAF killed |
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Manufactured |
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, UK | Built by Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory. |