ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 283621
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| Date: | Tuesday 2 November 1943 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIc |
| Owner/operator: | 27 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | T5208 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Agartala, West Tripura, Brit.India -
 India
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Agartala, West Tripura |
| RAF Agartala |
Beaufighter T5208: Took off at 05:40 hrs for offensive mission to Taungup Pass. 02/11/1943
During the action, they attacked three Motor Transports. Crashed on landing at base when returning.
Crew:
F/O (124.831) Frank Furley WHITE (pilot) RAFVR - Ok
F/O (129.365) Eric Samuel Collins CROSS (nav.) RAFVR - Ok
Sources:
1.Beaufighters production list
2.Beaufighter over Burma
3.ORB 27 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Sep-2022 21:32 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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