ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 266820
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| Date: | Wednesday 23 February 1944 |
| Time: | 10:38 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 211 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | LZ363 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Missing -
 Myanmar
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Bhatpara (India) |
Beaufighter LZ363/"R": Takeoff at 07:54 hrs for mission 24/02/1944.
F/Sgt Donaldson (South Africa) and F/Sgt Bewsher hit by ground fire and crashed at 10:38 hrs 23/02/1944 Their remains were never recovered. .
Crew:
F/Sgt (778767) William John DONALDSON (pilot) RAFVR - killed
F/Sgt (1042107) Robert BEWSHER (nav.) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
http://www.211squadron.org/bristol_beaufighter.html
Beaufighter production list
ORB 211 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Aug-2021 22:02 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 11-Jan-2024 18:39 | Nepa | Updated [Narrative, Operator] |
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