AB206 Bihar VI
Supermarine Spitfire AB206 Mk Vb Const #2409, Built at Eastleigh.
FF 18-12-41 , Delivered to No 8 MU 2-1-42, assigned to 121S 8-1-42
Missing on sweep presumed shot down by flak nr Cassel P/O William Jones POW 8-3-42, SOC 28-3-42.
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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: J/15052
- Highest Rank: Flight Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Manufactured |
Eastleigh, Hampshire, UK | 18 December 1941 | Built at Eastleigh. First flew 18-12-41. |
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Delivered |
Little Rissington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54, UK | 2 January 1942 | Delivered to No 8 MU 2-1-42. |
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Assigned |
Kirton in Lindsey, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21, UK | 8 January 1942 | Assigned to 121 [Eagle] Sqn RAF 8-1-42. |
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Other Presentation Spitfire |
Kirton in Lindsey, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21, UK | 8 January 1942 | Presentation Spitfire named 'Bihar VI'. |
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Crashed |
Cassel, France | 8 March 1942 | Missing on sweep presumed shot down by flak nr Cassel 8-3-42. P/O William Jones POW. |
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Other Struck Off Charge SOC |
Kirton in Lindsey, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21, UK | 28 March 1942 | Struck Off Charge. |