ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 283997
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| Date: | Monday 26 July 1943 |
| Time: | 19:35 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 235 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | LX860 |
| MSN: | LA-C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Missing - North Sea -
 Norway
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Sumburgh, Shetland Islands |
Beaufighter LX860/C: Took off at 18:45 hrs for Anti Ship patrol. 26/07/1943
Crashed into Sea at 19:35 hrs. Dinghy and wrecked was not found.
Crew:
F/Lt (122.755) William Bligh ROGERS (pilot) RAFVR - killed
P/O (143.419) Donald Victor PARK (nav.) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 235 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Sep-2022 21:24 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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