ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 269630
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| Date: | Thursday 31 August 1944 |
| Time: | 06:35 |
| Type: |  de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito NF Mk XVII |
| Owner/operator: | 456 Sqn RAAF |
| Registration: | HK232 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAF stn Ford, West Sussex, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Ford, Sussex |
| RAF Ford |
Mosquito HK232: Took off at 03:55 hrs for Anti Diver Patrol. 31/08/1944
The ‘Doodlebug’ was a small, fast, difficult and dangerous target and 456 squadron’s last "Doodlebugs" were both claimed by S/Ldr Bas Howard on the night of 30-31 August when he shot down two, taking his total to five. Debris from one hit his Mosquito damaged. Landing at 06:35 hrs. 1944
Crew:
S/Ldr (Aus.404787) Basil HOWARD DFC (pilot) RAAF - OK
F/O (Aus.404399) Thomas CONDON DFC (nav.) RAAF - Ok
Sources:
1.http://www.airhistory.org.uk/dh/_DH98%20prodn%20list.txtt
2.ORB 456 Sqdn RAAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Nov-2021 12:04 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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