ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 185636
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| Date: | Thursday 31 August 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 255 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | MM838 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near village of Dubovac. -
 Serbia
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Foggia airfield (I) |
Beaufighter MM838: Took off for Intruder Patrol over the Danube Basin. 31/08/1944
He was shot down by a flak. Crashed near village of Dubovac.
Both crew were subsequently found dead and are buried at Belgrade War Cemetery in Serbia.
Crew:
F/Lt (127.208) James SUMMERS (pilot) RAFVR - killed
F/O (140.887) Cecil John SANDERS (nav,) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
1.ORB 255 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Mar-2016 20:32 | Nepa | Added |
| 16-Apr-2022 12:10 | Nepa | Updated [Other fatalities, Location, Departure airport, Operator] |
| 19-Apr-2022 05:59 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
| 19-Apr-2022 12:25 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Source, Narrative, Operator] |
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