ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 278008
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| Date: | Sunday 28 June 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk Ic |
| Owner/operator: | 252 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | T4881 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Derna airfield. -
 Libya
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Qotafiyah /LG104 |
| RAF Idku /LG229, Egypt |
Beaufighter T4881: Took off for attack on the aerodrome at Derna, Libya 28/06/ 1942.
Angaged by enemy aircraft over Derna. Aircraft took part in an attack on the aerodrome Derna. During the operation, pilot received wounds in both legs. navigator immediately applied a tourniquet to his comrade's right leg and then, taking over the controls; he flew the aircraft until the pilot revived. During the return journey the pilot fainted twice, but on each occasion Sergeant Waller skilfully controlled the aircraft. Eventually a safe landing was made at base. Throughout, this crew, displayed great coolness and resource.
Crew:
F/O (61508) Herbert Horatio Kitchener GUNNIS DFC (pilot) RAF - injured
F/Sgt (921602) Edmund Alfred WALLER DFM (nav.) RAFVR - Ok
Sources:
London Gazette No. 35634, Dated 1942-07-17
OBR 252 Sqdn RAF
AIR81/15937
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-May-2022 09:54 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 10-May-2022 10:00 | Nepa | Updated [Narrative, Operator] |
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