ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 237788
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| Date: | Tuesday 17 December 1940 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF |
| Owner/operator: | 219 (Mysore) Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | R2096 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Smiths Green Farm near RAF Debden, Essex, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Debden, Essex |
| RAF Debden |
Beaufighter R2096: Took off for Training flight / exercise with A.I. 17/12/1940
During the return engine failed, spun at Smiths Green Farm on the approach to RAF Debden.
Crew:
P/O (44979) Frederick George NIGHTINGALE (Pilot) RAF - killed
Sgt (1002658) George Mennie LESLIE (Obs) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
1http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C16688699
2.AIR81/4601
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Jul-2020 18:38 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 05-May-2021 21:26 | MiG15 | Updated [Location, Narrative, Operator] |
| 12-Oct-2022 21:30 | Nepa | Updated [Narrative, Operator] |
| 13-Oct-2022 12:32 | Nepa | Updated [Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Operator] |
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