ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 266727
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| Date: | Tuesday 10 April 1945 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 47 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | KW315 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Kumbhirgram. -
 India
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | RAF Kumbirgram |
Beaufighter KW315: Took off for an airtest but crashed soon after. 10/04/1945
On Crashed on take-off from RAF Kumbirgram, due to incorrect tail trim fitting and burnt out.
Crew:
F/Lt (J/23322) Harold Dee MACKEY (Pilot) RCAF - killed
F/Lt (142.345) Albert SMITH (nav.) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
1.http://www.rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=KW315
2.ORB 47 Sqdn RAF
2.Beaufighter production list
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Aug-2021 16:30 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 07-Sep-2022 22:06 | Nepa | Updated [Source, Narrative, Operator] |
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