ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 185638
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Monday 3 April 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 255 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | KW123 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Manfredonia. Region Apulia. Gargano Peninsula, Province Foggia, -
 Italy
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Foggia airfield (I) |
Beaufighter KW123: Suffered double engine failure just offshore near Manfredonia.
The aircraft crashed on land and was totally destroyed. 03/04/1944
Crew:
F/Sgt (1040122) Cecil W. BORTHWICK (pilot) RAFVR - baled out and landed without injury.
F/O (140.870) William Arthur Charles MORRIS (nav.) RAFVR - came down in the sea. His body was subsequently found on 16 April by local fishermen.
Sources:
1.RAF 255 Sqdn ORB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Mar-2016 20:33 | Nepa | Added |
| 13-Aug-2021 13:58 | TB | Updated [Other fatalities, Location, Departure airport, Narrative, Operator] |
| 18-Apr-2022 21:25 | Nepa | Updated [Narrative, Operator] |
| 19-Apr-2022 12:31 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Source, Narrative, Operator] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation