AD498 South West Lancashire
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UPL 18260
Grainy B&W photo of Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb AD498, a presentation Spitfire named 'South West Lancashire', on strength with 121 [Eagle] Sqn RAF.
Supermarine Spitfire AD498 Mk Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
delivered to No 24 MU 23-10-41, assigned to 121S 30-11-41, shot down by fighters nr Marquise, crashed Hardinghen 17-4-42 pilot F/Sgt F C Austin RCAF killed.
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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 No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: R/58580
- Highest Rank: Flight Sergeant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Delivered |
Tern Hill, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9, UK | 23 October 1941 | Delivered to No 24 MU 23-10-41. |
Assigned |
Kirton in Lindsey, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21, UK | 30 November 1941 | Assigned to 121 [Eagle] Sqn RAF 30-11-41. |
Other Presentation Spitfire |
Kirton in Lindsey, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21, UK | 30 November 1941 | Presentation Spitfire named 'South West Lancashire' |
Crashed |
Hardinghen, France | 17 April 1942 | Shot down by fighters nr Marquise, crashed Hardinghen 17-4-42 pilot F/Sgt Frederick C Austin killed. |
Manufactured |
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, UK | Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory. |