ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 145810
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| Date: | 26-MAY-1942 |
| Time: | 15:00 |
| Type: | Bristol Beaufighter Mk.IF |
| Operator: | 153 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | X7573 |
| C/n / msn: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Ballymews near RAF stn Ballyhalbert -
 United Kingdom
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | RAF Ballyhalbert |
A later report into the flying accident stated: Sgt Wills was seen to enter a laige white cloud in steep turnt at 9000ft. Wills was next seen 1000ft below heavy cloud and flying in heavy rain towards hills. The aircraft was seen to do a steep turn left and crah.
Crew:
F/Sgt (Aus400746) Stanley Donald WILLS (pilot) RAAF - killed
Sgt (777621) Gordon Charles EDWARDS (obs) RAFVR - killed
Sgt (1212906) William Richard WILLIS (obs) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
www.awm.gov.au/catalogue/research_centre/.../rc09125z006_1.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-May-2012 02:07 | Nepa | Added |
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