Robin Powell
Military | Wing Commander | Pilot
Air ace with 7 destroyed, 2 shared, 1 unconfirmed destroyed, 3 probables and 4 damaged.
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Squadron
'On 14 May 1941, No. 121 was reformed at Kirton-in-Lindsey as the second 'Eagle' Squadron to be manned by American volunteers. Equipped with Hurricanes, it began defensive patrols in October but in November it converted to Spitfires. It moved to North Weald in December 1941 and in February 1942 began to take part in fighter sweeps over northern France. These continued until the Squadron was transferred to the US Army Air Force on 29 September 1942, becoming the 335th Fighter Squadron of the 4th Fighter Group at Debden.'
From raf.mod.uk
Military | Wing Commander | Pilot
Air ace with 7 destroyed, 2 shared, 1 unconfirmed destroyed, 3 probables and 4 damaged.
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Formed on 1 April 1918, The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the UK's aerial warfare force. The RAF has undertaken support, combat and reconnaissance roles in conflict since 1918, and continues to do so today.
Squadron
The 335th Fighter Squadron was the offspring of No. 121 (Eagle) Squadron RAF. Formed on 21 May 1941, No. 121 was the second of the three Eagle Squadrons composed of American volunteers flying out of England. They were known as the "Chiefs" and were...
Station | Location | Date |
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Based | Kirton-in-Lindsey | 14 May 1941 – September 1941 |
Based | Southend-on-Sea | June 1942 – September 1942 |
Based | Debden | September 1942 |
Military | Flight Lieutenant | Pilot
Joined RCAF, service pilot training in US, shipped overseas to ETO, operational training at OTU, assigned 121 [Eagle] Sqn RAF June 41, 12-4-41 1 x damaged and 1 x probable Bf109,
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Military | Flying Officer | Pilot
Joined RAFVR, Spitfire pilot 121 [Eagle] Sqn RAF.
Delivered Spitfire [1 of 47] to Malta from USS Wasp 20th Apr 42.
Joined 126 Sqn RAF on Malta.
Military | Flight Sergeant | Pilot
Flight Sgt Frederick Carleton Austin (1918-1942), born Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A.; prior to the war was employed as an Investigator by Pinkerton Detective Agency; enlisted Royal Canadian Air Force, 30-8-40; carried out his pilot training at No. 8 F.T.S. ...
Military | First Lieutenant | Fighter Pilot
Joined RAFVR via Knight committee CA, USA, service pilot training in US, shipped overseas to ETO, operational training at OTU 30Hrs Hurricanes, assigned to 121S P/O,
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Military | Lieutenant Colonel | Fighter pilot | 495th Fighter Training Group
Leon Blanding joined the RCAF and began flying as a sergeant pilot with No. 121 'Eagle' Squadron, and he rose to the rank of Major over the course of two tours with the 4th fighter Group.
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Military | Pilot Officer | Pilot
Joined RAFVR, service pilot training in US, shipped overseas to ETO, operational training at OTU, assigned to 121 [Eagle] Sqn RAF, abandoned Spitfire AD289 on fighter sweep nr Dunkerque 28-4-42 pilot P/O Carl G Bodding killed in action (KIA).
Military | First Lieutenant | Fighter Pilot
Joined RAFVR via knight committee, service pilot training in US, Dallas Aviation school,
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Military | Captain | Pilot
Joined RAFVR, service pilot training in US, shipped overseas to ETO, operational training at OTU, assigned to 121 [Eagle] Sqn RAF, transferred to 335 FS, 4th FG, 8AF USAAF 16-9-42, promoted to 1st Lieutenant 26-10-42, promoted to Captain 1-9-43,...
Military | Pilot Officer | Pilot
Joined RCAF, service pilot training at Spartan Aviation College, shipped overseas to ETO, operational training at OTU, assigned to 133 squadron from October 28, 1941 to December 1, 1941 then 121 Squadron from late March 1942 to May 4, 1942. He was...
Military | Major | Pilot | 78th Fighter Group
Joined RAFVR, service pilot training in US, shipped overseas to ETO, operational training at OTU, assigned to 121S, transferred to 82FS, 78FG, 8AF USAAF, Tour expired ETD.
Awards: AM (4OLC), WWII Victory, EAME (2 x Battle Stars).
Spitfire
Supermarine Spitfire W3899 Mk Vb, Const # 2098, Built at Eastleigh. LFLRVb
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Spitfire
Supermarine Spitfire AA841 Mk Vb, Const #2125 Built at Eastleigh.
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Spitfire
Supermarine Spitfire AB908 Mk Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
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Spitfire
Supermarine Spitfire AB975 Mk Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
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Spitfire
Supermarine Spitfire AD388 Mk Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
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Spitfire
Supermarine Spitfire AB974 Mk Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
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Spitfire
Supermarine Spitfire AD199 Mk Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
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Spitfire
Supermarine Spitfire BM590 Mk Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
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Spitfire
Supermarine Spitfire AD511 Mk Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
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Spitfire
Supermarine Spitfire EN918 Mk Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
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Date | Contributor | Update |
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28 February 2016 14:52:22 | Al_Skiff | Changes to category, commanding officers associations and stations |
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Addition of sqn commander. |
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Date | Contributor | Update |
23 February 2016 22:44:37 | Al_Skiff | Changes to person associations |
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AAM DB Entry transfer. |
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Date | Contributor | Update |
23 February 2016 17:01:59 | Lucy May | Created entry with type, name, motto, insignia, description, aircraft types and unit became association |
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