ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 255250
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| Date: | Thursday 5 April 1945 |
| Time: | day |
| Type: |  Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk VIII |
| Owner/operator: | 8 Sqn RIAF |
| Registration: | MV411 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Baigachi -
 India
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Station Baigachi |
Spitfire Mk VIII MV411 operated by No.8 Squadron, Royal Indian Air Force, was written off when it dived into the ground from 10,000 feet. The plane was completely destroyed and its pilot lost his life.
Flying Officer Edward ARTUS, RAFVR (174779) killed in a flying accident.
R.I.P.
Edward Artus is buried at Calcutta (Bhowanipore) Cemetery, Kolkata.
Sources:
Spitfire production list
RAFweb Casualties-1945
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-May-2021 01:27 | angels one five | Added |
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