ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 260253
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| Date: | Thursday 8 October 1942 |
| Time: | 16:45 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIc |
| Owner/operator: | 235 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | X8086 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Trythalls School, New Mills, Madron, West Cornwall, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF St.Eval, Cornwall |
Beaufighter X8086: Took off for mission and was diverted to search for H/235. 08/10/1942
But developed engine trouble when a crank sleeve sheared. Crashed in a forced landing at Trythalls School, New Mills, Madron 2½ miles NW of Chyandour Police Station, Cornwall The aircraft is completely burnt out.
Crew.
F/O (115.171) Edward Duerden NEAL (pilot) RAFVR - killed
P/O (126.519) Sidney WHITFIELD (Obs.) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
1.http://www.rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=X8086
2.http://www.rafdavidstowmoor.com/clog42.html
3.Beaufighter production list
4.ORB 235 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-May-2021 09:09 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 27-Sep-2022 22:03 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Source, Narrative, Operator] |
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