ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 274433
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| Date: | Wednesday 19 August 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Douglas DB-7B Boston Mk III |
| Owner/operator: | 418 (City of Edmonton) Sqn RCAF |
| Registration: | W8298 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | English Channel -
 France
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Bradwell Bay, Essex |
| RAF Bradwell Bay |
Aircraft was flying a daytime sortie in support of Operation Jubilee (Dieppe Raid). The aircraft ditched in the Channel after being damaged by a Luftwaffe fighter. The crew was rescued by an RAF HSL, but the Observer died later from his injuries suffered in the ditching.
Sources:
RCAF 418 Sqn ORB entry for 19 Aug 42
https://www.bombercommandmuseumarchives.ca/canadaairwar/canadaairwar1942.pdf (page 232)
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C17479445
Images:
418 Sqn ORB entry for 19 Aug 42
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Jan-2022 06:43 | grapeshot418 | Added |
| 04-Jul-2022 09:30 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Operator] |
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