Incident Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF X8206,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 70169
 
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Date:Thursday 15 October 1942
Time:23:45
Type:Silhouette image of generic beau model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF
Owner/operator:456 Sqn RAAF
Registration: X8206
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Location:Trewan Sands, Anglesey, Wales -   United Kingdom
Phase: Approach
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:RAF Valley, Anglesey, Wales
Narrative:
Beaufighter X8206 - Crashed on approach RAF Valley. 15.10.1942
Crew:
F/O (Aus403821) Harry Smith (pilot) RAAF - injured
F/Sgt (Aus404220) Cecil Stovell (obs) RAAF - injured

Sources:

Bristol production list
ORB 456 Sqdn RAAF

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
25-Nov-2009 20:59 NePa Added
23-Oct-2015 07:43 INV Updated [Destination airport, Source, Narrative]
02-Aug-2020 15:51 Angel Dick one Updated [Location, Destination airport, Narrative, Operator]

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