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Originally Posted by Henk Welting
Thanks Chris. You're talking of 83 GSU. Do you know whether there was any document left of this Support/Service Unit ? Reason of my question: we excavated a RR Merlin in Holland with a serial number that never was mounted in a Spitfire !!! We believe 83 GSU changed an engine but the a/c card not updated (1945 !!!).
Regards,
Henk.
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Hello Henk. Although there are ORBs for all the GSUs, including No.83, I regret to say I have not come across any detailed information regarding specific aircraft, and certainly not quoting engine numbers.
I presume the 'card' you mention is the Form 78 'movement card' - I don't think these were ever updated when engines were changed in service. The only place I know where you might find such a number would be on the 'accident card' (Form 1180) if the Spit was lost in an accident rather than to enemy action.
Regards
Chris