ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 302039
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Date: | Sunday 11 March 1945 |
Time: | 14:05 |
Type: | Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
Owner/operator: | 16 Sqn SAAF |
Registration: | NV593 |
MSN: | "P" |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
Aircraft damage: | None |
Location: | Biferno airfield, Campomarino. -
Italy
|
Phase: | Landing |
Nature: | Military |
Departure airport: | Biferno airfield, Campomarino (I) |
Destination airport: | Biferno airfield |
Narrative:Beaufighter NV593/P: Took off at 13:35 hrs To attack a castle at BRSLJIN Castle. 11/03/1945
The formation consisting of 11 Beaufighters set course to attack the Castletle with H.E.R.P.’s.
The aircraft “P” returned early for engine trouble. Landing at 14:05 hrs at base.
Crew:
Lt (????V) Hendrik Bernardus "Stoppie" STOPFORTH (pilot) SAAF - Ok
Lt (????V) L.S.J. "Buster" KEETON (nav.) SAAF - Ok
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 16 Sqdn SAAF
3.CWGC
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