P7965
Personal research & 'The Debden Eagles' by Garry L. Fry.
Object Number - UPL 14264 - 19 October 1943 - Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb serial No. P7965, believed to be retained by the 4th Fighter Group.
Supermarine Spitfire P7965 Mk IIa, Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
Deliver to 45 MU 5-2-41, assigned to 72 Sqn 24-4-41, 74 Sqn 9-7-41, Flying accident Cat B damage 17-9-41, to Air Service Training Converted to Mk Va Merlin 45, 2 USAAF 6-8-42, 5 USAAF 22-8-42, 332 Sqn 8-11-42, LAC Cat 3 damage 12-3-43, Repair on Site ROS 24-3-43, 9 MU 6-11-44, SOC 19-7-45.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Wing
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 6th Fighter Wing 334th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885171
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Delivered |
RAF Kinloss, Forres, Morayshire IV36 3UH, UK | 5 February 1941 | Delivered to No 45 MU 5-2-41. |
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Assigned |
Acklington, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65, UK | 24 April 1941 | Assigned to 72 Sqn 24-4-41. |
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Other Transferred |
London Biggin Hill Airport, Main Road, Biggin Hill, Bromley, Kent TN16 3BH, UK | 9 July 1941 | Transferred to 74 Sqn 9-7-41. |
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Other Damaged |
London Biggin Hill Airport, Main Road, Biggin Hill, Bromley, Kent TN16 3BH, UK | 17 September 1941 | Flying accident Cat B 17-9-41. |
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Other Repaired |
Perth, Perth, Perth and Kinross, UK | 18 September 1941 | To Air Service Training Converted to Mk Va Merlin 45. |
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Assigned |
6 August 1942 | Assigned to 2 USAAF 2nd PS 52nd PG 8th AF 6-8-42. | |
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Other Transferred |
22 August 1942 | Transferred to 5 USAAF 2nd FS 52nd PG 8th AF 22-8-42. | |
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Other Transferred |
North Weald Airfield, Merlin Way, North Weald, Essex CM16 6HR, UK | 8 November 1942 | Transferred to 332 Sqn 8-11-42. |
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Crashed |
Atcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK | 12 March 1943 | Landing accident at Atcham/Sta 342, ENG, 12-3-43, Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt William O Brite, 6th FW, 8th AF. |
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Other Repaired ROS |
North Weald Airfield, Merlin Way, North Weald, Essex CM16 6HR, UK | 24 March 1943 | Repair on Site ROS 24-3-43. |
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Other Transferred |
Royal Air Force Museum, Lyssander Ave, Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP, UK | 6 November 1944 | Transferred to No 9 MU 6-11-44. |
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Other Struck On Charge SOC |
Royal Air Force Museum, Lyssander Ave, Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP, UK | 19 July 1945 | Struck On Charge 19-7-45. |
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Manufactured |
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, UK | Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory. |
Revisions
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/dbasn.asp?SN=P7965 Accident record.
