R7196 Holmwood II
Supermarine Spitfire R7196 Mk Ia Const #1495, Built at Eastleigh.
First Flew 4-Mar-41
38MU 5-Mar-41
412S 7-Jul-41
145S 21-Nov-41
134S 19-Dec-41
133S 23-Dec-41
601S 14-Apr-42
1 Civilian Repair Unit 22-May-42
Converted to Mk Va Merlin 45
2nd FS, 52nd FG 8AF USAAF 5-Aug-42
Flying accident Cat AC damage 9-Aug-42
Repair On Site
Heston Aircraft Ltd 14-Aug-42
61 Operational Training Unit 4-Feb-44
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Presentation Spitfire |
Digby, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN4, UK | 7 July 1941 | Presentation Spitfire named Holmwood II. |
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Assigned |
Eglinton, Londonderry, Derry BT47, UK | 5 August 1942 | Assigned to 2nd FS, 52nd FG 8AF USAAF 5-Aug-42. Pilot Lt William A Beard. |
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Manufactured |
Eastleigh, Hampshire, UK | Built at Eastleigh. |