ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 278027
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| Date: | Thursday 2 July 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk Ic |
| Owner/operator: | 252 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | T4868 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Fuka Aerodrome. -
 Egypt
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Idku /LG229, Egypt |
Beaufighter T4868: Took off at for a offensive patrol over Fuka Aerodrome, Egypt 02/07/1942
Aircraft failed to return from an operational flight over Fuka aerodrome. Was shot down near Fuka by Bf 109s.
Crew:
P/O (122.819) Abdulgani YDLIBI (pilot) RAFVR - killed
F/Sgt (993913) F/Sgt Edward William SPILLER (obs.) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
OBR 252 Sqdn RAF
AIR81/15959
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-May-2022 22:57 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 10-May-2022 23:03 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Narrative, Operator] |
| 11-May-2022 11:18 | Nepa | Updated [Registration, Narrative, Operator] |
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