ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 277785
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| Date: | Monday 23 November 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 227 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | X8068 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Missing - Mediterranean Sea -
 Mediterranean Sea
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Luqa, Malta |
| RAF Luqa |
Beaufighter X8068/F: Took off at 13:20 hrs for escort Beauforts for attack on convoy 23/11/1942
Shot down by destroyer.
Crew
F/Lt (111.235) Carl Lee JOHNSON (pilot) RAFVR - killed
Sgt (656220) Ralph Edward WEBB (obs.) RAF - killed
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 227 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Apr-2022 21:38 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 30-Apr-2022 21:40 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Country, Operator] |
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