ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 263606
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| Date: | Wednesday 19 May 1943 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk Ic |
| Owner/operator: | 31 Sqn RAAF |
| Registration: | A19-51 |
| MSN: | (ex.T5071) |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAAF Coomalie Creek, Northern Territory. -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAAF Coomalie Creek, NT |
| RAAF Coomalie Creek |
Beaufighter A19-51 (ex.T5071) 31 Sqdn RAAF
Damaged by hitting a tree while avoiding enemy fighters and AA fire during raid of Penfoei airfield. 19/05/1943
Crew:
F/Lt (Aus.280775) Philip Elsworth BIVEN (pilot) RAAF - Ok
Sgt (Aus.????) NEWTON (nav.) RAAF - Ok
Sources:
1.https://31squadronassociation.com.au/today/memories/
2.http://www.adf-serials.com.au/2a19.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Jun-2021 16:12 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 04-Jun-2021 16:15 | Anon. | Updated [Date, Location, Operator] |
| 07-Jun-2022 10:58 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
| 08-Jun-2022 20:27 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Operator] |
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