Accident Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X RD813,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 259779
 
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Date:Tuesday 25 March 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: RD813
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:RAF Sembawang. -   Singapore
Phase: Approach
Nature:Test
Departure airport:RAF Seletar, Singapore
Destination airport:RAF Sembawang, Singapore
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Beaufighter RD813: Took off for air test. 25/03/1947
Engine failed. Crashed when attempt at single engine landing.
Crew:
W/O (576921) David MAKIN (pilot) RAF - killed
Cpl (1817941) Donald MELLOR (mech.EL.I) RAF - killed

Sources:

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

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
11-May-2021 21:50 Nepa Added [Operator]
14-Aug-2021 17:01 Vicktor Updated [Location, Destination airport, Narrative, Operator]
27-Jan-2022 10:09 Nepa Updated [Narrative, Operator]

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