ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 246489
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| Date: | Friday 27 March 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Supermarine Spitfire Mk IIa |
| Owner/operator: | 81 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | P8563 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Dead Friars near Stanhope, Durham, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Ouston, Co.Durham |
| RAF Ouston |
Spitfire P8563 was destroyed when it collided with high ground, in cloud, while returning to base from patrol on 27/3/42. The pilot died in the accident.
The aircraft was Struck Off Charge on 28/3/42.
P/O (J/6957) Harold John Appel RCAF, is buried at Sutton Bridge (St Mathew) Churchyard.
R.I.P.
Sources:
Spitfire Production list.
RAF Web.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Jan-2021 03:03 | angels one five | Added |
| 06-Jan-2021 07:03 | angels one five | Updated [Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Narrative] |
| 06-Jan-2021 10:18 | Angel dick one five | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Departure airport, Destination airport, Narrative, Operator] |
| 07-Jan-2021 05:09 | angels one five | Updated [Aircraft type, Narrative] |
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