JL253
Supermarine Spitfire JL253 Mk IX, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
15 MU 2-4-43
47 MU 12-4-43 Packing Depot
Loaded aboard SS 687 27-4-43
Shipped to Casablanca 17-5-43
Ferry Flight NW African AF 1-11-43
Assigned to 31FS 309FG 12AF USAAF
Lost Beachead Anzio, Italy 7-2-44 Pilot 2nd Lt William W Yocum KIA. MACR 2220.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Anzio RM, Italy | 7 February 1944 | Lost Beachead Anzio, Italy 7-Feb-44 Pilot 2nd Lt William W Yocum KIA. A/C part of four ship engaging E/A over beachhead, formation flew through AA fire from friendlies and went missing, later found crashed. MACR 2220. |
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Manufactured |
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, UK | Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory. | |
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Assigned |
Castel Volturno CE, Italy | Assigned to 31FS 309FG 12AF USAAF. |
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
Spitfire Production List.
http://raf-112-squadron.org/31stfghonor_roll43_44.html
https://www.fold3.com/image/28600536
MACR 2220