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| Date: | Sunday 22 August 1943 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Handley Page Halifax Mk V |
| Owner/operator: | 295 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | DG393 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 6 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Sale -
 Morocco
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Goubrine Main |
The Halifax had just taken off towing a glider to a forward base when an engine caught fire. The glider cast off but the Halifax crashed. Four crew members died as a result of the crash.
Sources:
http://ww2talk.com/forums/topic/32414-info-on-295-sqd-halifax-22843/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-May-2014 20:40 | gerard57 | Added |
| 19-Oct-2014 07:29 | Froome | Updated [Operator, ] |
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