ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 274576
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| Date: | Tuesday 9 May 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 211 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | NE292 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | beach 2 miles south-east of HOVE. -
 India
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Bhatpara, Brit.India |
Beaufighter NE292/D: Chased a twin engined aircraft which made for Rangoon. But broke off owing to intense HAA. The fuel consumption was noticed to be excessive and the aircraft headed for home. 2 miles SE of HOVE both engines stopped through lack of fuel and the aircraft belly landed on beach. (Damage Cat.III) 09/05/1944
Crew:
F/O (J/16304) L.G. MOFFATT (pilot) RCAF - Ok
Sgt (1323732) Ronald Aubrey LACEY (nav.) RAFVR - Ok
Sources:
https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=1064865&c=WW2#R
http://www.211squadron.org/bristol_beaufighter.html
Beaufighter production list
ORB 211 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Jan-2022 16:28 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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