ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 283727
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| Date: | Wednesday 21 October 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIc |
| Owner/operator: | 235 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | T5281 |
| MSN: | LA-G |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Bay of Biscay. -
 France
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Chivenor, Devon |
Beaufighter T5281/G: Took off at 13:45 hrs for an Interceptor patrol. 21/10/1942
During patrol sighted by four Junkers Ju 88 and he got into a dog fight.
After 18 minutes engine cut and aircraft crashed into Bay of Biscay.
Crew:
F/O (121.304) William Denzil HOLLIS (pilot) RAFVR - killed
Sgt (656724) Henry TAYLOR (obs.) RAF - killed
Sources:
1.Beaufighter Crash Log - David.J.Smith.
2.Beaufighter production list
3.ORB 235 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Sep-2022 20:59 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 26-Sep-2022 13:05 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type, Source, Operator] |
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