UPL 21102
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American fighter pilot Albert F Eckert in 1941 with his Spitfire, 'Gravesend Shrimp', one of over 20 presentation aircraft paid for by the people of the county of Kent.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Transport
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Service Numbers: R58697
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: Spitfire
- Nicknames: The Gravesend Shrimp
Revisions
Date:
ContributorLucy May
ChangesCreated entry with caption and person associations
Sources
Correspondence with Albert's daughter, Gwen, and https://www.facebook.com/224398990951396/photos/pb.224398990951396.-220…