ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 283566
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| Date: | Monday 10 January 1944 |
| Time: | 20:50 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 27 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | LX804 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Agartala, West Tripura, Brit.India -
 India
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Agartala, West Tripura |
| RAF Agartala |
Beaufighter LX804: Took off at 15:30 hrs for sortie. 10/01/1944
During return from sortie aircraft crash landed at base on return owing to his wheels failing to come down / undercarriage jammed, Belly landing at RAF Agartala at 20:50 hrs
Crew:
F Sgt (1295217) William Donald SEWELL (pilot) RAFVR - Ok
F Sgt (????) N. PIGGOTT (nav.) RAF?? - Ok
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 227 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Sep-2022 11:15 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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