BL447
Supermarine Spitfire BL447 Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
Delivered to No 8 MU 26-2-42, assigned to 121S 14-3-42, damaged by Fw190's during Rodeo escorting Boston's to Hazebrouck 12-4-42, CE 17-4-42, SOC.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Delivered |
Little Rissington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54, UK | 26 February 1942 | Delivered to No 8 MU 26-2-42. |
Assigned |
Kirton in Lindsey, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21, UK | 14 March 1942 | Assigned to 121 [Eagle] Sqn RAF 14-3-42. |
Other Combat damage |
Hazebrouck, France | 12 April 1942 | Damaged by Fw190's during Rodeo escorting Boston's to Hazebrouck 12-4-42. |
Other Assessed DBR |
Kirton in Lindsey, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21, UK | 17 April 1942 | Assessed Cat CE damage 17-4-42. Damaged Beyond Repair. |
Other Struck Off Charge SOC |
Kirton in Lindsey, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21, UK | 17 April 1942 | Struck Off Charge. |
Manufactured |
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, UK | Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory. |