ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 300567
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| Date: | Tuesday 26 December 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 19 Sqn SAAF |
| Registration: | NV236 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Adriatic Sea, 0.5 mile from Biferno airfield. -
 Italy
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Biferno airfield, Campomarino (I) |
| Biferno airfield |
Beaufighter NV236: Took off a 10:50 hrs for mission over Ugljan Island /Croatia. 26/12/1944
Ditched during return due to engine failure 1/2 miles off Biferno shore.
Crew:
Lt. (206360V) Albert Lawrence HAWKES (pilot) SAAF - killed
F/O (153.668) Jim TRELEAVEN (nav.) RAFVR - Ok
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 19 Sqdn SAAF
3.CWGC
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Nov-2022 12:20 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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