ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 277633
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| Date: | Saturday 16 January 1943 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 89 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | X8136 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Tobruk. -
 Libya
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Abu Sueir /LG-150 |
Beaufighter X8136: Took off for operation mission over Tobruk. 16/01/1943.
Missing. Collided with a Ju 88 near Tobruk.
Crew:
F/Sgt (1170003) Ronald Gilham PETERS (pilot) RAFVR - killed
F/Sgt (701623) Frank HALLIDAY (nav.) RAFVR - killed.
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 89 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Apr-2022 22:39 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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