BM361
Supermarine Spitfire BM361 Mk Vb, Built at Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
Delivered to No 37 MU 1-4-42, assigned to 453S 11-7-42, transferred to 41S 26-7-42, transferred to 72S 28-7-42, transferred to 71S 2-8-42, Shot down by Ju88 in Channel 19-8-42, SOC 21-8-42.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 4th Fighter Group 334th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-9983A
- Highest Rank: Major General
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot/Group Commander
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Delivered |
Burtonwood, Warrington, UK | 1 April 1942 | Delivered to No 37 MU 1-4-42. |
Assigned |
Drem, North Berwick, East Lothian EH39, UK | 11 July 1942 | Assigned to 453 Sqn (RAAF) 11-7-42. |
Other Transferred |
Merston, Chichester, West Sussex PO20, UK | 26 July 1942 | Transferred to 41 Sqn 26-7-42. |
Other Transferred |
London Biggin Hill Airport, Main Road, Biggin Hill, Bromley, Kent TN16 3BH, UK | 28 July 1942 | Transferred to 72 Sqn 28-7-42. |
Other Transferred |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | 2 August 1942 | Transferred to 71 [Eagle] Sqn RAF 2-8-42. |
Crashed |
English Channel | 19 August 1942 | Shot down by return fire from Ju88 in English channel 19-8-42. Pilot Chesley Peterson. Rescued and Returned To Duty RTD. |
Other E/A Kill |
Dieppe, France | 19 August 1942 | E/A Kill 1 x Ju88, E/A 1 x Ju88 damaged. 19-8-42. Pilot Chesley Peterson. |
Other Struck Off Charge SOC |
Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11, UK | 21 August 1942 | Struck Off Charge. |
Manufactured |
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, UK | Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory. |