The Bangor Spitfire had the serial number P7842. The Mark IIa Supermarine Spitfire flew with RAF 66 Squadron and RAF 118 Squadron. On 3rd May 1941, it belly landed in a forced landing near Ibsley, Hampshire. Authorities listed the plane as damaged beyond repair.
The plane was one of many fighters funded by people of Northern Ireland who contributed to the Belfast Telegraph Spitfire Fund.