ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 282577
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| Date: | Monday 21 August 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 47 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | NE382 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Jaffna Lagoon. -
 Sri Lanka
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF China Bay, Ceylon |
| RAF Colombo |
Beaufighter NE382: Killed when ac flying to RAF Colombo crashed at Jaffna Lagoon. Cause of crash unknown.
Aircraft fully destroyed 21/08/1944
Crew:
S/Ldr (J/21249) Albert John SMITH (Pilot) RCAF - killed
W/O (1002285) Leslie GRIMSHAW (Nav.) RAFVR -RAFVR - killed
Sources:
1.http://www.rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=NE404
2.ORB 47 Sqdn RAF
2.Beaufighter production list
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Sep-2022 10:49 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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