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Peak District Air Accident Research

Peak District Air Accident Research

Peak District Air Accident Research

 

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I K9888 of 41 Squadron RAF, flew into Great Dun Fell in the North Pennines on the 18th July 1939 whilst flying from Catterick in North Yorkshire to Kingstown near Carlisle

 

Crew / Passengers Rank - If Applicable Position e.g. Pilot Status
K. Mitchell Sergeant Pilot  Killed

 

A photo showing some of the small fragments that can still be found at the crash site.

 

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