| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | BM587 |
| Military Code: | WZ-W |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 349 Spitfire LF5B |
| C/n (msn): | [ BM587 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 309 FS |
| Aircraft Name: | Mary James |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Chichester - GoodwoodMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGHR IATA: QUG Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | October 1942 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 864782 |
| Photo Comment |
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Location thought to be RAF Westhampnett (now Goodwood), the 309th Fighter Squadron's base when it was about to deploy to North Africa in October 1942. Aircraft name on cockpit door. Photo by: Margaret Bourke-White / Life This photo was added on 9 November 2025, and has since been viewed 62 times. |