EN793
Supermarine Spitfire EN793 Mk Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
Delivered to No 12 MU 1-5-42, assigned to 137S 15-6-42, transferred to 121S 15-6-42, transferred to 72S 28-7-42, transferred to 306S 20-8-42, transferred to 133S 29-9-42, transferred to 336th FS USAAF 1-10-42, Cat AC on Op's 22-1-43, to Scottish Aviation M46 install, assigned to 317S 9-9-43, transferred to 312S 4-10-43, transferred to 443S 27-2-44, transferred to 1 Tactical Exercise Unit 26-4-44, transferred to 61 OTU 25-6-44, SOC 14-5-45.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885234
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 65th Fighter Wing 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885245
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group 109th Reconnaissance Squadron 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 404th Fighter Group 4th Fighter Group 336th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Highest Rank: Major General
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Delivered |
Kirkbride, Wigton, Cumbria CA7, UK | 1 May 1942 | Delivered to No 12 MU 1-5-42. |
Assigned |
Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, UK | 15 June 1942 | Assigned to 137 Sqn 15-6-42. |
Other Transferred |
London Biggin Hill Airport, Main Rd, Biggin Hill, Bromley, Kent TN16 3BH, UK | 15 June 1942 | Transferred to 121 [Eagle] Sqn RAF 15-6-42. |
Other Transferred |
London Biggin Hill Airport, Main Rd, Biggin Hill, Bromley, Kent TN16 3BH, UK | 28 July 1942 | Transferred to 72 Sqn 28-7-42. |
Other Transferred |
Northolt, Greater London, UK | 20 August 1942 | Transferred to 306 (City of Torun) Polish Sqn 20-8-42. |
Other Transferred |
North Weald Bassett, Epping, Essex CM16, UK | 29 September 1942 | Transferred to 133 [Eagle] Sqn RAF 29-9-42. |
Other Transferred |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | 1 October 1942 | Transferred to 336th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF USAAF 1-10-42. |
Other Combat damage |
22 January 1943 | Cat AC damage on Op's 22-1-43. | |
Other Fcatory Repairs / Mods |
Prestwick, South Ayrshire, UK | 23 January 1943 - 20 March 1943 | To Scottish Aviation Merlin 46 install. |
Assigned |
Fairlop, Ilford, Ilford, Greater London IG6, UK | 9 September 1943 | Assigned to 317 (Wilno) Polish Sqn 9-9-43. |
Other Transferred |
Ibsley, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24, UK | 4 October 1943 | Transferred to 312 Sqn 4-10-43. |
Other Transferred |
27 February 1944 | Transferred to 443 Sqn 27-2-44. | |
Other Transferred |
26 April 1944 | Transferred to 1 Tactical Exercise Unit 26-4-44. | |
Other Transferred |
25 June 1944 | Transferred to 61 OTU 25-6-44. | |
Other Struck Off Charge SOC |
14 May 1945 | Struck Off Charge 14-5-45. | |
Manufactured |
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, UK | Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory. |