ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 240250
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| Date: | Saturday 4 April 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Consolidated Catalina Mk I |
| Owner/operator: | 413 (Tusker) Sqn RCAF |
| Registration: | AJ155 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 9 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 360 miles south of Ceylon -
 Indian Ocean
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Koggala |
Catalina AJ155, 413 Squadron, enemy action, aircraft shot down and crashed 360 miles south of Ceylon, 4 April 1942.
Crew:
Sergeant I M Davison, Sergeant J Hinzall, Sergeant L A Colarossi: killed; Squadron Leader L J Birchall (RCAF), Pilot Officer P N Kenny, Warrant Officer G Onyette (RCAF), Sergeant F C Phillips, Sergeant W Cook, Sergeant G Catlin: prisoners of war;
Sources:
AIR81/13754
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Aug-2020 10:30 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 05-Jun-2022 15:53 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
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