BM578
Supermarine Spitfire BM578 Mk Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
First Flew 18-4-42
6MU 19-4-42
121S 5-5-42
Cat CB damage on Op's 19-5-42. Forced landed Manston.
Repair On Site
64S 23-3-43
453S 2-4-43
222S 5-4-43
129S 17-7-43
118S 25-9-43
132S 19-2-44
504S 15-3-44
310S 15-7-44
41 Operational Training Unit 4-9-44
Flying accident Cat AC damage 29-11-44
Struck Off Charge 6-6-45
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: No 121 'Eagle' Squadron 57th Fighter Group 64th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: R/82804
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Assigned |
Biggin Hill, London SE19 3HY, UK | 5 May 1942 | Assigned to 121[Eagle] Sqn RAF 5-May-42. |
|
Other Combat damage |
English Channel | 19 May 1942 | Cat CB damage on Op's 19-May-42. Forced landed Manston. Pilot F/O N D Sintetos. |
|
Manufactured |
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, UK | Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory. |
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
Spitfire Production List.
https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airplanes-a…
ContributorAl_Skiff
Changes
Sources
Spitfire Production List.
https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/air-force-operations/airplanes-a…