ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 277756
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| Date: | Sunday 4 October 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 227 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | X8039 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Missing - Eastern Mediterranean. -
 Mediterranean Sea
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Luqa, Malta |
Beaufighter VIF X8039/F: Took off at 14:11 hrs for mission. 04/10/1942
Beaufighter X8039 was one of three carrying bombs when it lost power and dived into the sea off Malta.
Forced-landing in sea following an engine failure.
Crew:
Sgt (R/67720) George Pass FARGHER (piot) RCAF - killed
P/O (????) J.P. BRIFFETT (nav.) RAF?? - Ok /rescued safe after spending the night in a dinghy.
Sources:
ORB 227 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Apr-2022 18:42 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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