ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 275206
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| Date: | Saturday 22 July 1944 |
| Time: | 18:20 |
| Type: |  de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito NF Mk XIII |
| Owner/operator: | 29 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | HK??? |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAF stn Coltishall. Norfolk, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Hunsdon, Hertfordshire |
| RAF Coltishall, Norfolk |
Mosquito ???: Took off at 15:00 hrs for a Day Ranger Mission over Plantlünne. 22/07/1944
Flak damaged one engine. Returned and landing single engine. Crash-landing in Coltishall at 18:20 hrs.
Crew:
F/O (124.875) William Wright "Bill" PROVAN DFC (pilot) RAFVR - Ok
W/O (989121) William George NICOL DFC (nav.) RAFVR - Ok
Flight Lieutenant William Wright PROVAN (124875) R.A.F.V.R. 29 Sqdn.
This officer has proved himself to be a most resolute and skilful fighter and has destroyed four enemy aircraft at night; he has also effectively attacked enemy locomotives and mechanical transport.
Flt Lt Provan has displayed outstanding keenness for operation. LG
Sources:
1.http://www.airhistory.org.uk/dh/_DH98%20prodn%20list.txtt
2.ORB 29 Sqdn RAF
3.LG
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Feb-2022 20:25 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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