EP168
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UPL 18907
P/O William A Arends 133 [Eagle] Sqn RAF on the wing of Spitfire EP168.
Supermarine Spitfire EP168 Mk Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.
Delivered to No 9MU 27-5-42, assigned to 133S 13-6-42, shot down by Fw190 on sweep 20-6-42 P/O W A Arends killed.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: 112280
- Highest Rank: Pilot Officer
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Delivered |
27 May 1942 | Delivered to No 9 MU 27-5-42. | |
Assigned |
Biggin Hill, London SE19 3HY, UK | 13 June 1942 | Assigned to 133 [Eagle] Sqn RAF 13-6-42. |
Crashed |
Saint-Omer, France | 20 June 1942 | Caught up in dogfight with overwhelming odds, shot down by Fw190 on sweep 20-6-42 P/O William A Arends killed. |
Other Struck Off Charge SOC |
Biggin Hill, London SE19 3HY, UK | 21 June 1942 | Struck Off Charge. |
Manufactured |
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, UK | Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory. |