AD502
Supermarine Spitfire AD502 Mk Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
Delivered to No 8 MU 19-10-41, assigned to 603S 22-10-41, transferred to 332S 25-4-42,
transferred to 133S, missing on fighter sweep 19-5-42, pilot P/O David R Florance KIA, SOC.
Connections
See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.
Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: J/15193
- Highest Rank: Pilot Officer
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Delivered |
Little Rissington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54, UK | 19 October 1941 | Delivered to No 8 MU 19-10-41. |
|
Assigned |
22 October 1941 | Assigned to 603S 22-10-41. Pilot Officer 'Charlie' Blok. | |
|
Other Transferred |
25 April 1942 | Transferred to 332S 25-4-42. | |
|
Crashed |
19 May 1942 | Missing on Rhubarb, fighter sweep, pilot P/O David R Florance KIA 19-5-42. | |
|
Other Struck Off Charge SOC |
Biggin Hill, London SE19 3HY, UK | 20 May 1942 | Struck Off Charge |
|
Manufactured |
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, UK | Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory. | |
|
Other Transferred |
Biggin Hill, London SE19 3HY, UK | 19 May 1942 | Transferred to 133 [Eagle] Sqn RAF. |