Spitfire BS451
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model: IXfactory: EA
engine: M61
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FF 15-9-42 402Sq 16-9-42 Tyre burst on landing swung and u/c collapsed Hawkinge AC 3-10-42 FSgt HP Fuller (RCAF) safe 611Sq 'FY-V' 29-11-42 AST mods 5-4-43 315Sq 9-4-43 303Sq 'RF-M' 6-6-43 Hit approach indicator light landing Northolt CA 17-7-43 Sgt ZS Bartkowiak (Pol) safe 308Sq 16-11-43 229Sq 26-10-44 VA mods 16-11-44 229Sq 17-11-44 ASTE 12-2-45 Pershore 27-8-47 Med SAAF 25-9-47* for acronyms please see source: Spitfire Production
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Pilots:
| Name | Date | Rank | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett P M | 1942‑09‑16 | F/Capt | ok |
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by: Peter Phelps BS451 history 2016-11-23 01:03:35
611 Squadron was among the first to take the new Spitfire Mk. IX into combat, receiving their new aircraft in July 1942.
BS451 represents the early production Mk. IX standard, with Merlin 61 engine, C-type wing and large cannon blisters. This aircraft had a long and succesful operational career. It subsequently served with three Polish units, Nos. 315, 303 and 308 Squadrons in Northolt during 1943. In No. 303 it was flown by Sqn Ldr Jan “Kon” (Horse) Falkowski, carrying the markings RF-M.
Overhauled and transferred to No. 229 Squadron in 1944, the aircraft survived the war and was sold to SAAF in 1947. (spitfiresight.com)
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