UPL 18260

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Grainy B&W photo of Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb AD498, a presentation Spitfire named 'South West Lancashire', on strength with 121 [Eagle] Sqn RAF.

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Units

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: Spitfire
  • Nicknames: South West Lancashire
  • Unit: No 121 'Eagle' Squadron

Locations

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

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