ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286371
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| Date: | Sunday 16 May 1943 |
| Time: | 02:33 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 604 (County of Middlesex) Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | V8554 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Missing - English Channel. -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Scorton, North Yorkshire |
Beaufighter V8554: Took off at 02:00 hrs for a Interception patrol. 16/05/1943
Was lost in combat with an enemy aircraft during a night patrol at 02:33 hrs.
Crew:
F/Lt (63095) William HAMILTON (pilot) RAF - killed
F/O (119.870) John Ross COATES (nav.) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 604 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2022 09:43 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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