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| Date: | Saturday 24 November 1956 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Douglas Skyraider AEW.1 |
| Owner/operator: | 849 Sqn FAA RN |
| Registration: | WT984 |
| MSN: | 7850 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Mediterranea Sea, off HMS Eagle -
 Malta
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | HMS Eagle, off Malta |
Ex-US Navy Bu Aer No 126866 after service with USN and major overhaul, went to Fleet Air Arm Apr 24, 1956 as Skyraider AEW.1 WT984. While in circuit off HMS Eagle in Mediterranean Sea Nov 24, 1956, climbed steeply as if to loop, then went inverted and dove into sea 2 miles from ship. All 3 crew members killed:
BEALE, Ivor L, Sub Lieutenant
CONNOLLY, Patrick J, Sub Lieutenant
ELLIOTT, Ian G, Lieutenant
Sources:
http://simviation.com//lair/casualty1956.htm
http://www.navy-net.co.uk/fleet-air-arm/50841-douglas-skyraider.html
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http://www.naval-history.net/xDKCas1956-59.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Mar-2013 16:47 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 27-Mar-2013 16:57 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Country, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, ] |
| 08-May-2013 17:46 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, ] |
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