ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 227852
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| Date: | Wednesday 18 February 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF |
| Owner/operator: | 54 OTU RAF |
| Registration: | R2444 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAF Church Fenton, North Yorkshire, England. -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | RAF Church Fenton, North Yorkshire |
| RAF Church Fenton |
Beaufighter R2444: Took off for Training solo flight. 18/12/1942
The pilot was undertaking his first solo flight on the Beaufighter type, he was instructed to hold off on his approach to land but the aircraft stalled and crash landed close to the airfield. The aircraft was badly damaged but the pilot escaped serious injury.
Crew:
Sgt (655386) Francis GILBERT (pilot) RAFVR - Ok
Sources:
http://www.yorkshire-aircraft.co.uk/aircraft/yorkshire/york42/l2070.html
ORB 54 OTU RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Aug-2019 07:10 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 11-Jun-2021 11:16 | Anon. | Updated [Aircraft type, Location, Operator] |
| 20-Oct-2022 09:59 | Nepa | Updated [Narrative, Operator] |
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