ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 238225
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| Date: | Wednesday 11 March 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk Ic |
| Owner/operator: | 252 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | T4935 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Mediterranean Sea north of Tobruk. -
 Libya
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Idku, Egypt |
Beaufighter T4935: He took off for escort duties to the CS.15 convoy. 11/03/1942.
During enemy action, aircraft crashed at Mediterranean sea north of Tobruk, Libya,
Shot down by Me110 over sea off Tobruk. Rescued after 10 minutes in the water by the German ASR.
Crew:
P/O (115.769) Bernard Francis MOONEY DFM (pilot) RAFVR - POW
Sgt (940413) Ian James PHILIP DFM (obs) RAFVR - POW
Sources:
AIR81/13340
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-Jul-2020 09:18 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 08-May-2022 11:33 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Departure airport, Narrative, Operator] |
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