ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 274385
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| Date: | Sunday 7 May 1944 |
| Time: | 12:00 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 177 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | ???? |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Hay, near RAF Feni, Brit.India -
 India
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Feni, Brit.India |
| RAF Feni |
Beaufighter ????: Took off at 06:40 hrs for attak an road and rail communications in Burma. 07/05/1944
2 beaus attacked rolling stock KYANGIN. Pilot was wounded by bullet but managed to bring the aircraft back to sight of airfield. Navigator made crash landed at Hay at 12:00 hrs. The aircraft subsequently caught fire.
Pilot died before medical aid. Navigator was serious hurt but died the following day
Crew:
F/Sgt (1425883) Alec BEANLANDS (pilot) RAFVR - killed
F/O (136.385) Alan Francis CREBBIN (nav.) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
1.http://www.rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=177 Squadron
2.ORB 177 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Jan-2022 12:12 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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