ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 282745
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| Date: | Wednesday 18 October 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 8 FU RAF |
| Registration: | KW297 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Mauripur, near Karachi, Brit.India -
 India
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Mauripur |
Beaufighter KW297: Swung on take off undercarraige collapsed. Momentory loss of power of starboard engine causing swing to starboard. Pilot overcorrected and swung to port. Error of judgement by pilot.18/10/1944
Crew:
F/Sgt (1095697) S WATERSON (pilot) RAFVR - Ok
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 8 FU RAF
3.Air Britain
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Sep-2022 10:10 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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