V6636
Collided with Hurricane V6983 during formation flying practice, & crashed. P/O Philip H Leckrone, a Battle of Britain veteran died as a result.
The pilot of V6983, P/O Erwin E Orbison, was able to land his damaged aircraft safely back at RAF Kirton-in-Lindsey.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: 84653
- Highest Rank: Pilot Officer
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Scunthorpe, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, UK | 5 January 1941 | Collided with Hurricane V6983 during formation flying practice and crashed near Scunthorpe. P/O Philip H Leckrone KIFA. |
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Manufactured |
Langley, Slough, Slough, Slough SL3, UK | Built at Glosters. Assembled and test flown Langley. | |
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Delivered |
England, UK | Delivered to RAF. | |
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Assigned |
Kirton in Lindsey, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21, UK | Assigned to 71 Eagle Sqn. |