ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 300571
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| Date: | Tuesday 10 October 1944 |
| Time: | 15:00 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 19 Sqn SAAF |
| Registration: | NT997 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Senj Harbour, Senj, Yugoslavia -
 Croatia
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Biferno airfield (I) |
Beaufighter NT997: Took off at 13:20 hrs for a attack a ships in Senj harbour. 10/10/1944
Was one of nine Beaufighters that took off to attack a “K.T. Ship” in Senj harbour, Yugoslavia. At 15:00 hrs Beaufighter NT997 attacked on the German ship “Arpione” in the Senj habour. He attacked the vessel at 220 knots, released his rockets and scored strikes, but was immediately afterwards hit his by flak and crashed into the sea, 500 yards from the target. Was hit by flak from the ship, burst into flames, and crashed into the sea about 50 metres from the end of the long jetty. On the following day an empty yellow crew dinghy was washed up and was taken away by the Germans. The witness stated that when the water is clear and calm it is possible to see the wreckage lying on the sea bed.
Crew:
F/Lt (J/23617) Alan Russell VANCE DFC (pilot) RCAF - killed
Lt. (581438V) Alexander Morris MEDALIE (nav.) SAAF - killed
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 19 Sqdn SAAF
3.CWGC
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Nov-2022 16:58 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 06-Nov-2022 17:32 | Nepa | Updated [Total fatalities, Operator] |
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