ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 263577
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| Date: | Tuesday 17 November 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk Ic |
| Owner/operator: | 31 Sqn RAAF |
| Registration: | A19-46 |
| MSN: | (ex.T5052) |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Timor Sea off Batoe Poetih, Timor Island -
 Indonesia
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAAF Coomalie Creek, NT |
Beafighter Mk.1c A19-46 (ex.T5052) 31 Sqdn.RAAF
Wing tip struck water during a steep turn whilst evading enemy aircraft and crashed into the Timor Sea. off Batoe Poetih, Timor Island. 17/11/1942
Crew:
S/Ldr (Aus.177) Douglas Carson RIDING (pilot) RAAF - killed
W/O (Aus.1831) Robert Douglas CLARKE (nav.) RAAF - killed.
Sources:
http://www.adf-serials.com.au/2a19.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Jun-2021 17:16 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 15-Jun-2023 21:49 | Ron Averes | Updated [[Operator]] |
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