ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 261298
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| Date: | Friday 14 May 1943 |
| Time: | 21:37 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 600 (City of London) Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | X7927 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 10 miles west of Cap de Fer. -
 Algeria
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Bone, Algeria |
Beaufighter X7927: Took off at 19:05 hrs for GCI patrol. 14/05/1943
Damaged during combat with Ju88. Crashed at 21:37hrs.
Crew:
F/O (119.349) Richard BASTOW (Pilot) RAFVR - killed
F/O (135.425) Clifford Ryland GEORGE (Nav.) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
1.http://www.rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=X7927
2.Beaufighter production list
3.ORB 600 Sqdn RAF
4.CWGC
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-May-2021 16:35 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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