ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 241140
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| Date: | Saturday 24 August 1940 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Hawker Hurricane Mk I |
| Owner/operator: | 151 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | R4183 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Ramsgate. Kent, England. -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF North Weald, Essex |
Hurricane R4183 (151 Sqn) shot down in combat with Me109’s over Ramsgate. Pilot baled out, was seriously injured when his Hurricane, R4183, crashed and burned out. 24 August 1940.
Pilot he was admitted to Ramsgate Hospital and later underwent surgery at the Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, making him a member of the Guinea Pig Club.
Crew:
P/O Kenneth Barry Lempriere DEBENHAM (pilot) RAFVR : baled out injured;
Sources:
AIR81/2758
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Sep-2020 16:29 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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