RAAF
79 Squadron
Pilot F/Sgt D A Gringlington (408842) (WIA)
Damaged January 12, 1944
Aircraft History
RAF Serial Number LZ844. RAAF Serial Number A58-213.
Mission History
Suffered landing accident December 12, 1943. Approved for conversion to components March 14, 1944.
Recovery
Recovered from Papua New Guinea (1977?).
Restoration
Some pieces from this aircraft have been used in the restoration of a composite Spitfire Mk. V/VIII with identiy R6915, on static display in Brisbane (location unknown).
Spitfire
