ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 277959
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| Date: | Tuesday 4 August 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk Ic |
| Owner/operator: | 252 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | T5033 |
| MSN: | BT-J |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Missing. -
 Libya
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Idku, Egypt |
Beaufighter T5033/J: Took off for a Offensive Sweep sortie. 04/08/1942
Shot down by MC-200 fighters off Egypt.
Crew:
F/Sgt (R/68724) Edward BABIAK (pilot) RCAF - POW
Sgt (1356412) Alfred William Thomas LANCASTER (Obs) RAFVR - POW
Sources:
AIR81/16925
ORB 252 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-May-2022 21:50 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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