ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 265364
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| Date: | Tuesday 17 August 1943 |
| Time: | 14:10 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk 21 |
| Owner/operator: | 5 OTU RAAF |
| Registration: | A19-92 |
| MSN: | (ex.EL244) |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | 5 miles NE of Ayers Rock, Northern Territory. -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | RAAF Williamtown, NSW |
Beaufighter A19-92 (ex.EL244) Take off for training flight. 17/08/1943
The engines failed during the flight. Forced landing 5 miles NE The Rock due to engine failure at 14:10 hrs. Extensively damaged. Conversion to components
Crew:
Sgt (Aus.416777) Victor James MILLS (pilot) RAAF - injured
Sources:
http://www.adf-serials.com.au/2a19.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Jul-2021 10:08 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 07-Jun-2022 11:02 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
| 07-Jun-2022 21:42 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Narrative, Operator] |
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