ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 277738
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| Date: | Thursday 20 August 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk Ic |
| Owner/operator: | 227 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | T4934 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Missing - Mediterranean Sea -
 Italy
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Luqa, Malta |
Beaufighter T4934/B: Took off at 09:05 hrs for Day patrol. 20/08/1942
Engine damage by Flak when attacking convoy off Calabria.
Shot down, crashed into the sea near the coast.
Crew:
W/O (NZ403786) Donald Gilfrid BRISCO (pilot) RNZAF - POW
F/Sgt (995687) Douglas PATERSON (nav.) RAFVR - POW
Sources:
ORB 227 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Apr-2022 20:14 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 28-Apr-2022 21:32 | Nepa | Updated [Narrative, Operator] |
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