Spitfire Mark Vc Serial Number A58-149

RAAF
79 Squadron

 

Pilot F/Lt L Wettenhall (400109)
Damaged November 12, 1943

Aircraft History
RAF Serial Number EF545.

Mission History
Damaged during wheels-up landing on November 12, 1943, pilot F/Lt L Wettenhall (400109). Listed as unserviceable with damage to belly and props. F/Lt Wettenhall later went MIA in Spitfire A58-145 on December 31, 1943.

Recovery
Recovered from Papua New Guinea (1977?).

Restoration
Parts from this aircraft were used in the restoration of Spitfire A58-178.

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