ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 277654
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| Date: | Saturday 29 April 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 89 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | V8587 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near RAF Ratmalana, Ceylon. -
 Sri Lanka
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Ratmalana, Ceylon |
Beaufighter V8587: During flight there were engine trouble. Pilot gave the order to abandon aircraft. 29/04/1944
Crew:
F/Sgt (????) E. TURNER (pilot) RAFVR?? - baled out /Ok
P/O (162.540) Frederick George HIGSON (nav.) RAFVR - baled out /Ok
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 89 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Apr-2022 19:01 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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