Accident Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X RD787,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 259776
 
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Date:Saturday 25 January 1947
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic beau model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X
Owner/operator:84 Sqn RAF
Registration: RD787
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:near RAF Poona,10 km northeast of Pune, Maharashtra -   India
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Military
Departure airport:RAF Poona, Maharashtra
Destination airport:
Narrative:
Beaufighter RD787: Crashed from a steep climb whilst turning after take off from RAF Poona. 25/01/1947.
Crew:
F/O (197.765) Desmond John LOMAN (Pilot) RAFVR- killed
F/Sgt (1812355) Selwyn GRAYSTON (Nav.) RAFVR - killed
F/Lt (183.526) Oliver William GREEN (WOp) RAFVR - killed


Sources:

1.http://www.rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=RD787
2.ORB 84 Sqdn RAF

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
11-May-2021 20:41 Nepa Added [Operator]
11-May-2021 20:45 Anon. Updated [Narrative, Operator]
27-Jan-2022 10:14 Nepa Updated [Source, Narrative, Operator]

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