ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 277786
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| Date: | Friday 18 December 1942 |
| Time: | 11:35 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 227 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | X8133 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Missing - Mediterranean Sea -
 Mediterranean Sea
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Ta Kaly, Malta |
Beaufighter X8133/M: Took off at 08:10 hrs for escorting a convoy to Malta. 18/12/1942
Shot down during an engagement with four Italian aircraft S.82. Crashed at 11:35 hrs.
Crew:
Sgt (NZ412219) Ford John FRANKLIN (pilot) RNZAF - killed
P/O (134513) Colin Campbell MacCOLL (obs.) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 227 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Apr-2022 22:21 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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