ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 154386
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| Date: | Thursday 6 December 1956 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Gloster Meteor NF Mk.13 |
| Owner/operator: | 39 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | WM314 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Nicosia -
 Cyprus
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| RAF Nicosia, Cyprus | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Written off 6.12.1956: Flew into the ground at Nicosia, Cyprus during a night approach in bad weather, killing the crew.
Sources:
www.ukserials.com/losses-1956.htm
https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1006306/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._39_Squadron_RAF#Post_World_War_II
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Mar-2013 16:25 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 05-Apr-2013 14:52 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator] |
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