MA625 Lady Ellen II
Supermarine Spitfire MA625 Mk IX, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
Delivered to No 9 MU 28-6-43, transferred to No 82 MU 8-7-43, loaded SS Fort Nakesley 14-7-43, shipped to Casablanca 29-7-43, assigned to 309FS 31FG 12AF USAAF, personal aircraft of Lt John Fawcett [C/Chief S/Sgt Eddie King], lost over Italy Pilot Lt William G Nisbet Killed in Action (KIA) 29-2-44.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 31st Fighter Group 309th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-885207
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Delivered |
Cosford, Wolverhampton, Shropshire WV7, UK | 28 June 1943 | Delivered to No 9 MU 28-6-43. |
Other Transferred |
Lichfield, Lichfield, Staffordshire, UK | 8 July 1943 | Transferred to No 82 MU 8-7-43 |
Other Loaded aboard |
Merseyside, UK | 14 July 1943 | Loaded aboard SS Fort Nakesley 14-7-43. |
Other Shipped |
Casablanca, Morocco | 29 July 1943 | Shipped to Casablanca 29-7-43. |
Assigned |
14 December 1943 | Assigned to 309th FS 31st FG 12th AF USAAF. Pilot Lt John Fawcett. | |
Crashed |
Cisterna LT, Italy | 29 February 1944 | Lost over Italy 29-2-44. After tangling with Fw190's over the Anzio beach head, baled out due to possible flak damage. Pilot Lt William G Nisbet. MACR 2728. |
Manufactured |
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, UK | Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory. |
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
Spitfire Production List.
MACR 2728
http://raf-112-squadron.org/31stfghonor_roll43_44.html