ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 278025
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| Date: | Monday 6 July 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk Ic |
| Owner/operator: | 252 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | T4883 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Fort Capuzzo. -
 Libya
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Idku /LG229, Egypt |
Beaufighter T4883: Took off at 10:30 hrs for a for offensive patrol over Libya, 06/07/1942
Failed to return from a strafing attack on road between Bu Amud and Fort Capuzzo, Libya.
Which shot down by flak whilst attacking a road convoy near Fort Capuzzo.
Crew:
P/O (122.401) William James SMITH (pilot) RAFVR - killed
Sgt (966989) Ronald Stuart COLES (Obs.) RAFVR - killed;
Sources:
OBR 252 Sqdn RAF
AIR81/15691
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-May-2022 22:10 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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