Aircraft Detail view
| Type and version | Spitfire · IX |
|---|---|
| Serial | BS458 |
| Code | KB |
| Manufacturer | Supermarine |
| Engine | M61 |
| Contract | EA |
| Status | active |
| Service history |
19-09-42 FF 21-09-42 CRD R-RH 15-10-42 332S to S.H.Q. [Station Head Quarters] N/Weald (DS, PGJ, HM, KB) 04-10-43 AST [Air Service Training (Civilian Repair Organisation)] R-i-W [Repaired in Works] 23-11-43 AW/CN [Awaiting Collection] 23-12-43 39 MU 17-07-44 611S (FY-F) 23-08-44 CAT Ac FB [Flying Battle] [possibly 13-08-44] 28-08-44 ROS [Repaired on site] 04-10-44 611S 08-10-44 312S 25-11-44 Civilian Repair Organisation, Vickers-Armstrong, Oxford, MODS 01-12-44 312S (DU-F) 01-02-45 FA [Flying Accident] Cat B. (Engine cut forcelanded nr Bradwell Bay) 19-03-45 RIW [Repaired in Works] 16-04-44 Recat E 18-04-45 SOC |
| Recorded sorties | 26 |
| Associated people | 1 |
| First recorded sortie | |
| Last recorded sortie | |
| Sources | Morgan and Shacklady, 2000, Air Ministry Form 78 (BS458), www.spitfires.ukf.net |
People recorded with this aircraft
| Person | Recorded period | Sorties | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birksted, Ob.ltn. Kaj | 26.07.1943 - 04.10.1943 | 26 |