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| Date: | Thursday 5 February 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Bristol Beaufort Mk I |
| Owner/operator: | 5 (C) OTU RAF |
| Registration: | L4499 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Braunton, Devon, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Chivenor, Devon |
Beaufort L4499; aircraft accident at Braunton, 6 February 1942.
Engine failed, flew into high ground.
Crew:
F/O R F Spencer-Schrader, F/Sgt W L Heavisides, P/O A H D Refell: killed;
Sources:
Bristol production list
ORB 5 OTU RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Mar-2008 16:19 | JINX | Added |
| 05-Jan-2016 08:59 | Jixn | Updated [Operator, Location, Source, ] |
| 21-May-2024 10:12 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Location, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, Operator, ] |
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