ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 283410
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| Date: | Saturday 6 May 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 176 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | ???? |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Other fatalities: | 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Baigachi, West Bengal, Brit.India -
 India
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Baigachi, West Bengal |
Beaufighter ????: Standing, struck by another Beaufighter Taking off. 06/05/1944
Beaufighter V8456/W: Tookoff for Night Flying Test. Swung to port as there was a strong wind. atempted to correct he swung but ran into a stationary Beaufighter in its hard standing. Both aircraft caught fire.
Crew: (V8456)
F/Lt (47221) Robert THOMSON (pilot) RAF - died of injuries.
Cpl (????) A. LABOVITCH (nav. u/t) RAF?? - Ok /escaped unhurt.
Cpl (1184899) James MacDONALD (pass.) RAFVR - died of injuries.
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 176 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Sep-2022 20:27 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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