ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 238882
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| Date: | Sunday 25 May 1941 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk Ic |
| Owner/operator: | 272 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | T3317 |
| MSN: | XK-S |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Location: | Jerez airfield, Cadiz. -
 Spain
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | RAF Portreath, Cornwall |
| RAF North Front, Gibraltar |
Beaufighter T3317/S: Took off for Ferry flight. 25/05/1941.
The plane from England was on its way to Gibraltar and was forced to land on the runway at the Jerez aerodrome (Cadiz), without suffering any damage. The crew members were interned, being taken to Seville until their release. It is believed that the plane could have been tested by the Air Force.
Crew:
S/Ldr (37280) Andrew William FLETCHER (Pilot) RAF Ok /interned.
Sgt (911164) Dudley Stuart GALLIMORE (Obs.) RAF Ok /interned
Sgt (741907) Charles A REAM (pass.) RAF - Ok /interned.
Sgt .(945221 George SPROATES (pass.) RAF - Ok /interned.
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.AIR81/6694
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Jul-2020 09:14 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 26-Sep-2022 11:18 | Nepa | Updated [Cn, Total occupants, Location, Source, Damage, Narrative, Operator] |
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