UPL 42564
IMAGEP/O Harold "Strick" Strickland in Presentation Spitfire Vb AA881 "Manchester Corporation Transporter" delivered new to 71 Eagle Squadron in early November 1941. AA881 would see much action and survive the war serving with 313, 66, 340, and 595 after the 71 Squadron. She was to be scrapped in 1948.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 334th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: No 71 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: 114074
- Highest Rank: Pilot Officer
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: Spitfire
- Nicknames: Manchester Corporation Transporter
- Unit: 313th Fighter Squadron No 71 'Eagle' Squadron 66th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield