ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 72677
Last updated: 18 May 2013
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| Date: | 11-FEB-1942 |
| Time: | 23:45 |
| Type: | Bristol Beaufighter Mk.IIF |
| Operator: | 307 ("Lwowskich Puchaczy") Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | T3035 |
| C/n / msn: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Sowton, nr Honiton, Devon -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Exeter, Devon |
| Exeter |
Crahsed, while returning from a mission. When approaching to land
in conditions of bad visibility In thick fog, a/c hit trees at Sowton near Honiton (Devon).
11.2.42.
Crew:
Sgt (P783690) Kazimierz THIESLER (pilot) RAFVR - killed
Sgt (P781593) Edward PODGAJNY (obs) RAFVR - killed
(obs) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
http://www.polishsquadronsremembered.com/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Feb-2010 21:25 | NePa | Added |
| 24-Feb-2010 03:32 | NePa | Updated [Aircraft type] |
| 12-Feb-2012 02:24 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
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