Incident Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF R2196,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 294236
 
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Date:Saturday 1 November 1941
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic beau model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF
Owner/operator:29 Sqn RAF
Registration: R2196
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Minor
Location:RAF West Malling, Maidstone, Kent, England -   United Kingdom
Phase: Landing
Nature:Test
Departure airport:RAF West Malling, Kent
Destination airport:RAF West Malling
Narrative:
Beaufighter R2196: Took off for test flight. 01/11/1941.
During take off engine failed. The plane belly-landing at base.
Crew:
F/O (????) R.M CARR (pilot) RAF?? - Ok
Sgt ???? WHITBY (obs) RAFVR - Ok

Sources:

1.Beaus production list
2.ORB 29 Sqdn RAF

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
10-Oct-2022 22:31 Nepa Added [Operator]

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