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| RAAF No. 452 Squadron Former assignments 1 AD 1 FW |
Pilot Sgt P. D. Tully, 404998 (slightly wounded) Crash Landed February 21, 1943 Aircraft History Built by Supermarine in the United Kingdom. Assigned Royal Air Force (RAF) serial number BR386. Disassembled and loaded aboard SS Sterling Castle as cargo and shipped overseas to Australia. Wartime History On August 25, 1942 assigned to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as Spitfire Mark Vc serial number A58-22. On August 14, 1942 reassembled by 1 Air Depot (1 AD). On September 4, 1942 assigned to Royal Air Force (RAF) Fighter Training Wing at Richmond Airfield. On September 26, 1942 assigned to No. 452 Squadron. Coded "K". Mission History On February 21, 1943 took off piloted by Sgt P. D. Tully on a mission. While flying at 28,000', this Spitfire's engine cut out and would not restart. Tully attempted to force land at Strauss Airfield but misjudged his approach at 600' and landed in trees on boundary of the airfield at a right angle. Pilot Tully was slightly injured with abrasions and shock. On February 24, 1943 assigned to 7 Repair Salvage Unit (7 RSU). On March 26, 1943 approved for conversion to components. Bob Alford adds: "I've never been able to locate Tully's aircraft so I'd suspect 7 RSU would have salvaged it." References ADF Serials - Spitfire A58-22 Thanks to Bob Alford for additional information Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated February 20, 2022 |
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