ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 263128
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| Date: | Saturday 12 September 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk Ic |
| Owner/operator: | 30 (City of Sale) Sqn RAAF |
| Registration: | A19-9 |
| MSN: | ex.T4928 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAAF Wards airstrip near Port Moresby. -
 Papua New Guinea
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | RAAF Bohle River, Townsville, Qld |
| RAAF Wards, Port Moresby |
Beaufighter A19-9/J (ex.T4928): Took off from RAAF Bohle River flew to RAAF Wards airstrip, tail strut collapsed on landing.12/09/1942 Repaired by 15 RSU RAAF.
Crew:
P/O (Aus.400602) Jack Tipton SANDFORD DFC (pilot) RAAF - Ok
F/Sgt (Aus.4570) Arthur Edward JAGGS (nav.) RAAF - Ok.
Sources:
http://www.adf-serials.com.au/2a19.htm
http://www.rafcommands.com/database/wardead/
http://www.beaufighter30squadronraaf.com.au/s%20bio's.html
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 7 December 1942 | A19-9 | 30 (City of Sale) Sqn RAAF | 0 | Dobodura Airfield #2 (Dobo), Northern | |
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| 19 February 1943 | A19-9 | 30 (City of Sale) Sqn RAAF | 0 | RAAF Wards Airfield, near Port Moresby. | |
sub |
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-May-2021 15:20 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 30-May-2021 11:57 | Anon. | Updated [Location, Operator] |
| 30-Oct-2022 10:40 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Narrative, Operator] |
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