X4587 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Del1701 · #1 22nd August 2007, 20:55

Good Evening All,
Can any one tell me the fate of the Spitfire X4587. In late 1940's was used by 609 Squadron. I am looking to find out what happended to the aircraft and if possible details of who the pilot was on its last flight.

Thanks Del.

Fairlop · #2 22nd August 2007, 21:03

Hi Del,

Used by the 609 Sqn from 8/10/40 till 24/2/41. Later CE 24/11/44.

Regards,
Michal

Amrit1 · #3 22nd August 2007, 21:03

First Flight 30-9-40
39 MU 1-10-40
609 Squadron 8-10-40
66 Squadron 24-2-41
53 OTU 24-6-41
Flying Accident Category B 30-4-42
510 Squadron 21-11-42
Category E 24-11-44

Del1701 · #4 22nd August 2007, 21:25

Thanks for the info Chaps, but for a complete novice could you please explain what a category E is? Cheers, Del.

Fairlop · #5 22nd August 2007, 21:30

Del,

It means "beyond economical repair".

Regards,
Michal

VoyTech · #6 23rd August 2007, 12:16

It seems X4587 was on charge of Transport Command Met. Flt as of August 1944.