ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 299477
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| Date: | Thursday 10 December 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 89 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | X8017 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Missing - Mediterranean Sea -
 Mediterranean Sea
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Ta Kaly, Malta |
Beaufighter X8017/U: Took off for Escort a convoy MW-15. 10/12/1942
Failed to return from convoy escort sortie off Malta/Sea missing.
Crew:
F/Sgt (1376514) Francis William FEATHERSTONE (pilot) RAFVR - killed
Sgt (1309263) Patrick George Frederick DAY (nav.) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
Beaufighter production list
CWGC
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-Oct-2022 18:15 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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