ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 274206
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| Date: | Wednesday 6 October 1943 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 21 FC RAF |
| Registration: | X8228 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Mauripur, British India 4 miles north west of the centre of Karach -
 Pakistan
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Mauripur |
Beaufighter X8228: Swung at took off from RAF Mauripur. 06/10/1943
Swung off runway and caught fire. Pilot not injured, but wreckage blocked the runway for a while. Swung on take off and ground looped. Overuse of throttle and lack of experience. Aircraft burnt out.
Crew:
Sgt ???? RICE (pilot) ??? - Ok
Sources:
http://www.rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=X8228
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Jan-2022 23:22 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 17-Jan-2022 15:06 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Operator] |
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