Others flew BL688 with distinction and survived the war and went onto achieve great things. Some of the men served only a short period and met their fate in combat against the enemy. So far, 47 Allied pilots have been identified from Australia, Canada, Caribbean, Free French, India, Poland, UK, New Zealand and USA. It served with five RAF Fighter Squadrons, as well as the USAAF 335 FG & US Navy on D-Day. Solid colors: 80 Cotton, 20 Polyester Heather Grey: 78 Cotton, 22 Poly Dark Heather: 50 Cotton, 50 Polyester. SEE OUR OTHER DESIGNS - CLICK OUR BRAND for more cool presents. Spitfire Aircraft WW2 Aeroplane Airplane RAF Plane. An incredible investment opportunity to acquire probably the longest documented combat history of a WW2 Spitfire in the world today ! BL688 was delivered into service on the 25th of January 1942 and served until 29th of May 1945. Perfect for fans of aircraft, aviation, military enthusiasts, historians veterans and soldiers. Vickers Supermarine Spitfire LF Vb BL688 - pictured above with the CO of 501 Squadron, Capt Bernard Fuchs, at Hawkinge in the summer of 1943.
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