Z3828

Assigned to 133 [Eagle] Sqn RAF, turning onto finals into Duxford collided with Hurricane Z3335 and crashed. P/O Walter Soares Killed in Action KIA. P/O Charles S Barrell also killed. 27-9-41.

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Charles Sewell Barrell

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 102519
  • Highest Rank: Pilot Officer
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Walter Gordon Soares

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 110532
  • Highest Rank: Pilot Officer
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Places

Line up of P-47 Thunderbolts of the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, at Duxford air base. September 1944. Printed caption on reverse of print: '55432 AC - War Birds Home To Rest - Republic P-47 Thunderbolts lined up on an 8th Air Force field in England after a daylight sweep over Germany. Crews have finished inspections and refueling.'

Duxford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: "Duckpond"

Aircraft

Z3335

  • Aircraft Type: Hurricane
  • Unit: No 133 'Eagle' Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Duxford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB22, UK 27 September 1941 Turning onto finals into Duxford collided with Hurricane Z3335 and crashed. P/O Walter Soares Killed in Action KIA. P/O Charles S Barrell also killed. 27-9-41.

Manufactured

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

Assigned

Biggin Hill, London SE19 3HY, UK Assigned to 133 [Eagle] Sqn RAF.

Revisions

Date24 Feb 2016 09:20:16
ContributorAl_Skiff
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AAM DB Entry Correction.

Date9 Nov 2015 10:19:28
ContributorAl_Skiff
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AAM DB Entry.

Date9 Nov 2015 10:17:52
ContributorAl_Skiff
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AAM DB Entry.