BM264 Shetlander
Supermarine Spitfire BM264 Mk Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
Delivered to No 5 MU 23-3-42, assigned to 133S 12-4-42, shot down by Fw190 off Ostend on Circus 142 27-4-42 P/O Walter C Wicker 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: R/74415
- Highest Rank: Flight Sergeant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Delivered |
Kemble, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7, UK | 23 March 1942 | Delivered to No 5 MU 23-3-42. |
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Assigned |
Biggin Hill, London SE19 3HY, UK | 12 April 1942 | Assigned to 133 [Eagle] Sqn RAF 12-4-42. |
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Other Presentation Spitfire |
Biggin Hill, London SE19 3HY, UK | 12 April 1942 | Presentation Spitfire named Shetlander. |
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Crashed |
Off Ostend, Belgium | 27 April 1942 | Shot down by Fw190 off Ostend on Circus 142 27-4-42 P/O Walter C Wicker killed. |
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Other Struck Off Charge SOC |
Biggin Hill, London SE19 3HY, UK | 28 April 1942 | Struck Off Charge. |
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Manufactured |
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, UK | Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory. |
Revisions
ContributorAl_Skiff
Changes
Sources
Spitfire Production List.
https://fyldebbmfund.wordpress.com/gifts-of-war-presentation-spitfires/
ContributorAl_Skiff
Changes
Sources
Spitfire Production List.
https://fyldebbmfund.wordpress.com/gifts-of-war-presentation-spitfires/