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
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: 61925
- Highest Rank: Pilot Officer
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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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. |