Daily Archives: September 23, 2014

More exclusive pictures from the collection of Georges Nadon

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Collection Georges Nadon

Sgt. Keating’s effort at dusk landings

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Sgt.Keating's effort at dusk landings

Spitfire BP961

FF 23-3-42
6MU 24-3-42
RAF Abbotsinch 9-4-42
ff Malta 603S
CB ops 24-4-42
SOC [Hit obstruction on landing Takali 24-3-43] Struck off (RAF) Charge

Additional Info

  • Serial: BP961
  • Mark: Vc
  • c/n: 2711
  • Factory: Chattis Hill
  • Engine: Merlin 46

Source

http://www.airhistory.org.uk/spitfire/p028.html

 

Other abbreviations:

1 2 3 4 Damage categories
AC CA CB CE Damage categories
Cv Converted
FA Flying accident (followed by Damage Category: CE=Writeoff)
FF First flew
FH Flying hours
FTR Failed to return
GA Ground accident (followed by category)
RNDA Royal Naval Deposit Account
SOC Struck off (RAF) Charge