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Spitfire

Damage categories



Pre 1941:

Cat Details
UUndamaged [shown in database as 'CU']
M(u)Capable of being repaired on site by the operating unit
M(c)Beyond the unit's capacity to repair
R(B)Repair on site is not possible: the aircraft must be dismantled and sent to a repair facility
WWrite-off

1941 - 1952

UUndamaged [shown as 'CU']
AAircraft can be repaired on site [shown as 'CA']
AcRepair is beyond the unit capacity, but can be repaired on site by another unit or a contractor
BBeyond repair on site, but repairable at a Maintenance Unit or at a contractor's works [shown as 'CB']
CAllocated to Instructional Airframe duties (for ground training)
EWrite-off/Lost [shown as 'CE']
  E1Write-off but considered suitable for component recovery
  E2Write-off and suitable only for scrap
  E3Burnt out
  EmMissing from an operational sortie (categorised 'Em' after 28 days)

Categories were sometimes prefixed 'FA' for flying accident and 'GA' for ground accident


Fleet Airm Arm 1942 - 1944

SServiceable within 48 hours
X.1Unserviceable, and repairable within 14 days
X.2Unserviceable, and repairable locally, but not serviceable within 14 days
X/CUnserviceable, and needs a repair party from contractor
Y.1Major damage requiring repair in a Naval Yard or Contractors Site
Y.2Badly damaged airframe requiring major work for serviceability. Recommended for disposal to a repair yard or contractor for a Category B overhaul
ZW/OTo be Struck off charge
Z.1Beyond economical repair, to be S.O.C and reduced to spares
Z.2Beyond economical repair, to be S.O.C and disposed of as scrap

Fleet Airm Arm 1944 -

SSUndamaged
LQLight damage. Repairable with local resources
LXLight damage. Repairable by station or ship
LCLight damage. Repairable by station or ship, but with contractor’s party
LYLight damage. Not repairable locally
HXHeavy damage. Repairable by station or ship
HCHeavy damage. Repairable by station or ship, but with contractor’s party
HYHeavy damage. Not repairable locally
ZZLost, not repairable, or beyond economic repair