ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 300513
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| Date: | Tuesday 15 August 1944 |
| Time: | 21:20 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 153 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | ND281 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 1 mile north-west of Rocher Noir near Algiers. -
 Mediterranean Sea
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Reghaia airfield, Algeria |
Beaufighter ND281: Took off at 20:25 hrs for a Patrol over convoy "Skunk" 15/08/1944
They had engine problems during the flight. Ditched 1 mile NW of Rocher Noir near Algiers at 21:20 hrs.
Recued at 23:00 hrs by French fisching vessel.
Crew:
Sgt (1586686) Patrick Alexander DROWN (Pilot) RAFVR - Ok
F/Sgt (????) D.A. NORTON (Nav.) RAFVR - Ok
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Nov-2022 16:02 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 06-Nov-2022 11:15 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type, Narrative, Operator] |
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