Allied – Spitfire Mk V EN965

Following a mishap in the air, this Mk. V Spitfire was forced to make an emergency landing at Atherfield, which resulted in the aircraft piloted by Flt. Sgt. D.C. Eva sustaining Category A damage. The Spitfire that belonged to 118 Squadron Tangmere was severely damaged, but it was finally restored, and in February of 1944, it was eventually transformed into a trainer. The pilot was not hurt in any way.

It is important to note that there are discrepancies in the dates provided by different sources; nonetheless, its flight record suggests that the accident occurred on the 26th of the month.

Note: All images are merely representative of the aircraft and not specific

• All images are of similar aircraft and not the specific plane in question.
• Wight Air Wrecks – A T Gilliam ISBN 0-7524-2376-2
• Battle in the Skies – H J Leal (IWCP)