ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 173612
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| Date: | Sunday 21 November 1943 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 27 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | LX908 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | between Kume Road and Thazi. -
 Myanmar
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
LX908 whilst attacking three armoured cars between Kume Road and Thazi. Beaufighter was hit, causing it to crash immediately and burst into flames, killing both of the crew. The last reported position was 20.21N.96.08E.
Crew:
Sgt (1091873) William Clive PLUMMER (pilot) RAFVR - KIA 21.11.43
Sgt (1379130) William COLLINGWOOD (nav.) RAFVR - KIA 23.11.43
Sources:
The Flying Elephants:The History of No.27 Squadron RFC/RAF 1915 to 1969. - Bowyer,Chaz.
Beaufighters over Burma:No.27 Squadron, RAF, 1942-45 - Innes,David J.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Feb-2015 18:52 | Thomas Fuk | Added |
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