ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 300585
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| Date: | Thursday 17 August 1944 |
| Time: | 11:50 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 79 OTU RAF |
| Registration: | NE305 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Larnaca -
 Cyprus
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | RAF Nicosia, Cyprus |
Beaufighter NE305: Took off for Training flight. 17/08/1944
Spun into the ground at Larnaca following an engine failure.
Crew:
F/Sgt (1621704) William Desmond HARPER (Pilot) RAFVR - killed
Sgt (1672795) Robert FARE (Nav.) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 79 OTU RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Nov-2022 10:25 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 07-Nov-2022 10:28 | Nepa | Updated [Narrative, Operator] |
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