ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 266720
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| Date: | Wednesday 8 March 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 108 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | KW157 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Luqa -
 Malta
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Luqa, Malta |
Beaufighter KW157: Took off for Scramble operation at RAF Luqa. 08/03/1944.
Aircraft swung off flare path during night take-off from base. Hit two Wellingtons 221 Sqdn and a fuel bowser after swinging on take off. Plane bursting into flames, killing the crew.
Wellington HZ880 burnt out after being crashed into by Beauf KW157.
Wellington JA378 damaged after being crashed into by Beauf KW157.
Crew:
F/Sgt (1231189) John Gilbert JONES (Pilot) RAFVR - killed
F/O (145.040) George Leslie COSTER (Obs.) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 108 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Aug-2021 13:55 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 26-Jul-2022 21:42 | Nepa | Updated [Source, Narrative, Operator] |
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