ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 277776
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| Date: | Saturday 14 November 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 227 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | X8063 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Bizerta -
 Tunisia
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Luqa, Malta |
Beaufighter X8063/E: Took off at 12:15 hrs for attack in base Bizerta. 14/11/19 42
Shot down by Bf109s off Bizerta.
Crew:
Sgt (1293146) John Edward HUGHES (pilot) RAFVR - killed
Sgt (1264286) Cecil George CANDLER (obs.) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 227 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Apr-2022 18:14 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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