BL338

Supermarine Spitfire BL338 Mk Vb, Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.

Delivered to No 8 MU 15-11-41, assigned to 72S 21-11-41, FA Cat CB 14-3-42, to AST, assigned to 308th FS, 31st FG USAAF 5-42, FTR Dieppe raid 19-8-42. MACR 16481.

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 31st Fighter Group 308th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-437013
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Places

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: London

Missions

Events

Event Location Date Description

Delivered

Little Rissington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54, UK 15 November 1941 Delivered to No 8 MU 15-11-41.

Assigned

Gravesend, Kent, UK 21 November 1941 Assigned to 72 Sqn 21-11-41.

Crashed

14 March 1942 Flying accident Cat CB damage 14-3-42.

Other

Factory repair

Perth, Perth, Perth and Kinross, UK 15 March 1942 - 12 May 1942 To Air Service Training for repair.

Assigned

Kenley, Greater London, UK 13 May 1942 Assigned to 308th FS, 31st FG USAAF 5-42.

Crashed

Engish Channel off Dieppe, France 19 August 1942 Failed To Return FTR, shot down on Dieppe raid 19-8-42. Pilot William AM Dabney KIA, MACR 16481.

Manufactured

Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, UK Built at Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.

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Sources

Spitfire Production List.