P3097

Served with 245, 43 [10-40 to 2-41] and 46 Squadron as well as 55 OTU.

transferred to 121 [Eagle] Sqn RAF.

Dove into ground from 2,500 ft after trailing white smoke, probably glycol from an overheated cooling system. 21-6-41. Pilot P/O Loran L Laughlin killed in crash.

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 61925
  • Highest Rank: Pilot Officer
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Brattleby, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1, UK 21 June 1941 Dove into ground from 2,500 ft after trailing white smoke, probably glycol from an overheated cooling system. Pilot P/O Loran L Laughlin killed in crash.

Other

Struck Off Charge SOC

Kirton in Lindsey, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21, UK 22 June 1941 Struck Off Charge.

Manufactured

Langley, Slough, Slough, Slough SL3, UK Built by Hawker.

Assigned

Chilbolton, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20, UK Assigned to 245 Sqn.

Other

Transferred

Drem, North Berwick, East Lothian EH39, UK Transferred to 43 Sqn.

Other

Transferred

Church Fenton, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire LS24, UK Transferred to 46 Sqn.

Other

Transferred

Aston Down Aerodrome, Frampton Mansell, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 8HX, UK Transferred to 55 OTU.

Other

Transferred

Kirton in Lindsey, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21, UK 21 June 1941 Transferred to 121 [Eagle] Sqn RAF.

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