ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 238806
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| Date: | Sunday 5 April 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk Ic |
| Owner/operator: | 272 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | T4839 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Jalo. -
 Libya
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | LG 229 RAF Idku, Egypt |
Beaufighter T4839: Took off for mission. 05/04/1942
Hit by enemy anti aircraft fire over Gialo Aerodrome, Libya. Crashed near Jalo, Libya.
Crew:
F/O (89327) George Michael GEE (pilot) RAFVR : POW
Sgt (985593) John Benjamin GILL (obs.) RAFVR : POW
Sources:
Beaufighter production list
AIR81/13213
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Jul-2020 16:53 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 11-Sep-2020 20:02 | BlB | Updated [Narrative, Operator] |
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