ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 300349
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| Date: | Monday 14 August 1944 |
| Time: | 16:46 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 39 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | NV242 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Biferno airfield. -
 Italy
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Biferno airfield (I) |
| Biferno airfield |
Beaufighter NV242/S: Took off at 14:18 hrs for a attack on 500 ton ship Sejn Harbour. 14/08/1944
The starboard engine and inner tank of the aircraft were damaged by enemy 20mm Flak. Landing at 16:46 hrs.
Crew:
F/Sgt (Aus.422073) John Burgess SMITH (pilot) RAAF - Ok
F/Sgt (????) L.S. MORGAN (nav.) RAFVR - Ok
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Oct-2022 11:42 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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