ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 283602
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| Date: | Friday 23 April 1943 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIc |
| Owner/operator: | 27 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | EL268 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Paddy field near Ashuganj, Brit.India -
 Bangladesh
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Agartala, West Tripura |
Beaufighter EL268: Took of for Local flight. 23/04/1943
Belly landed in Paddy field after being lost in thunderstorm near Ashuganj.
Crew:
Sgt (R/102793) J.M COPELAND (pilot) RCAF - Ok
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 27 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Sep-2022 11:17 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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