ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 301206
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| Date: | Sunday 25 February 1945 |
| Time: | 14:50 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 254 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | NE428 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAF North Coates, Lincolnshire, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF North Coates, Lincolnshire |
| RAF North Coates |
Beaufighter NE428: Took off for Test flight. 25/02/1945
Shortly after takeoff, the navigator's cupola opened flew open, because it was not properly secured.
Cupole damaged the starboard side of the aircraft. Landing at 14:50 hrs.
Crew:
F/O (187.283) Kenneth Frank CHAPMAN (pilot) RAFVR - Ok
F/O (186.673) George William WINSLAND (nav.) RAFVR - Ok
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.CWGC
3.ORB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Nov-2022 09:42 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 15-Nov-2022 14:09 | Nepa | Updated [Narrative, Operator] |
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