ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 238466
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| Date: | Tuesday 4 August 1942 |
| Time: | 17:30 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk Ic |
| Owner/operator: | 236 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | T4715 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 2 miles north of Ramsey, Isle of Man, -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | RAF Lyneham |
Beaufighter 1c T4715, which crashed 2 miles north of Ramsey, Isle of Man, at 17:30 hrs on August 4th 1942. The Beaufighter was on a consumption test from Lyneham, and suffered a starboard engine failure at 9,000 feet, which resulted in a spin from which the pilot was unable to recover.
Crew:
P/O (J/7346) Wilbur Bernard SHERRY (pilot) R.C.A.F. - killed
Sgt (1059978) Ronald Alvis SHAW (Obs) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
AIR81/10656
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Jul-2020 21:44 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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