Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IIA P7593 was being ferried by 4 FPP on the 17th November 1940 from RAF Kirkbride (12 MU) near Carlisle to RAF West Malling when it crashed near to Upper Hulme. Some sources state that the aircraft was being ferried by 421 Flight at the time of the crash.

 

Crew / Passengers Rank if applicable Position e.g. Pilot Status
James Beaumont White Flight Sergeant Pilot Killed

 

Wreckage from P7593

Above is a photograph of a few small fragments of the aircraft found at the crash site.

 

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