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| Date: | Thursday 25 April 1963 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Fairey Gannet AS.1 |
| Owner/operator: | 816 Sqn RAN |
| Registration: | WN457 |
| MSN: | F.9203 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | HMAS Melbourne -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | HMAS Melbourne |
Fairey Ganett As.1 WN457 ("M-816 of 816 Sqn, RAN) was written off on 25/04/1963 when port engine exploded during catapault launch from HMAS Melbourne. Aircraft ditched and crew rescued unhurt.Pilot of WN457 on this date was S/Blt(P) N.L.Dennett RAN. Rest of crew S/Lt(O) H.V.Beardsell, Lt(O) P.J.Moy
Sources:
1. http://www.adf-gallery.com.au/.au/n3.htm
2. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1963.htm
3. http://www.adf-gallery.com.au/gallery/Gannet-WN457/WN457
4. http://www.ukserials.com/results.php?serial=WN
5. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/vintage-and-warbirds/conversations/topics/1423
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2013 02:34 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 17-Feb-2014 15:31 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, ] |
| 30-Oct-2016 07:31 | Noel | Updated [Date, Total occupants, Narrative, ] |
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