Date

Location

Force

Aircraft

From-To

Crew

27-12-1942

Aeroporto de Lisboa / Lisbon Airport

USAAF    81FG

Bell P-39L / P-400 Airacobra     

Land's End (GB) → Port Lyautey (Marroco)

2Lt   William "Bill" Littlejohn  USA

The aircraft had electrical problems during the trip and the pilot had to find his way to Lisbon.

The landing was not easy because of the failure of some systems but he was able made it safe.

The pilot was interned in Elvas for several weeks.

The aircraft became part of OK squadron of the Portuguese Aeronáutica Militar.

Resources:
*“Aviões da Cruz de Cristo” – Mário Canongia Lopes
*"Spitfires e Hurricanes  em Portugal" -Mário Canongia Lopes
*Bill Littlejhohn