ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 278055
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| Date: | Thursday 15 October 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIc |
| Owner/operator: | 252 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | X8075 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Mediterranean Sea 60 miles north-west of Alexandria -
 Greece
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Idku /LG229, Egypt |
Beaufighter X8075: Took off at 08:00 hrs for a offensive sweep towards Crete. 15/10/1942.
Eight Beaufighters carried out on an offensive sweep south of Crete.
The Patrol was led by W/Cdr P. H. Bragg. OC No.252 Sqdn RAF.
They came across two Ju52s and shot down one, damaging the other. But Beaufighter VIc X8075 went down into the sea on the homeward journey, leaving only a patch of oil visible.
Beaufighter X8075: Crashed into the Mediterranean Sea 60miles NW of Alexandria. 15/10/1942.
Crew:
F/Lt (88707) Kenneth John Austin REED (pilot) RAFVR - killed
W/O (743089) Gordon Douglas NASH (nav.) RAF - killed
Sources:
ORB 252 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-May-2022 21:44 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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