Book "Gifts of War-Spitfires"

[Santiago]

Hello
Does anybody have the book "Gifts of War-Spitfires" by Ray Sturtivant, if so does it have information or photo on Supermarine Spitfire MK.Vb JU-T of No.111 Fighter Squadron RAF. This aircraft was a presentation from Mexico with the name of POPOCATEPELT.W3814.

Thanks in advance

Santiago

[Stig Jarlevik]

Santiago

No photo I'm afraid but plenty of information. W3814 is listed as Popocatepetl III and TOC at No 8 MU at Little Rissington on 22.8.1941
111 Sq on 25.8.1941 and coded JU-T
Damaged cat Ac on 25.1.1942 when u/c collapsed.
Repaired on site and returned to unit 19.2.1942
P/O G. Stenborg destroyed one Fw 190 on 27.4.1942
P/O G. Stenborg destroyed one Fw 190 on 28.4.1942
Hit by Flak on 19.8.1942 over Le Tréport (Dieppe Raid) and Sgt F.H. Tyrell baled out of the burning aircraft.

Cheers
Stig

[Santiago]

Thanks for the info Sting, so there was two other POPOCATEPPETL? well I think I am going to get the book.


Thanks
Santiago

[Santiago]

Stig
does the book have information on the other two POPOCATEPELT?

Santiago

[Stig Jarlevik]

Si Santiago

It's all there....

Cheers
Stig

[Santiago]

Stig
Thanks Iam now definately going to get the book

Cheers
Santiago

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