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129 Sqn Spitfire - serial number required

Hi guys

I'm seeking the serial number of a 129 Squadron Spitfire that belly-landed near Lydd (Kent) on 21 October 1941.

Thanks in advance

Cheers
Brian

Re: 129 Sqn Spitfire - serial number required

Brian,

Possibly:

21-10-1941
No.129 Sqn
Spitfire Vb W3893 "NYASALAND IV"

Sweep am. Badly damaged. A/c initially Cat E, later repaired.

1375018 F/Sgt (Pilot) Victor Emmanuel TUCKER* RAFVR - Sl. Wounded in action.

See:FCL1(rev.)/145.

*
4-5-1942
No.129 Sqn.
Spitfire Vb BM421

Rodeo pm, Le Havre.

121113 P/O (Pilot) Victor Emmanuel TUCKER RAFVR +

Commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

See:FCL2/30.

Tucker also involved in the following incident:

24-5-1941
No.57 OTU
Spitfire Ia X4600 "PORTSMOUTH & SOUTHSEA II".

Made a heavy landing, u/c collapsed. Cat Ac, repaired on site.

1375018 Sgt (Pilot) Victor Emmanuel TUCKER RAFVR - uninjured.

and...

http://www.caribbeanaircrew-ww2.com/...&Submit=Search

Col.

Re: 129 Sqn Spitfire - serial number required

Many thanks once again, Col

Just what I was seeking.

Cheers
Brian