ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 238184
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| Date: | Thursday 19 June 1941 |
| Time: | 17:30 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF |
| Owner/operator: | 29 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | R2262 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 2 miles south-west of RAF West Malling, Kent, England. -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF West Malling, Kent |
| RAF West Malling |
Beaufighter R2262: Took off for a Night Flying Test. 19/06/1941
Engine failed during flight. Beaus crashed in forced landing at Champions Orchard, Mereworth, 2 miles SW of RAF West Malling .
Crew:
P/O (85649) Victor Charled LOVELL (pilot ) RAFVR - injured
F/Sgt (801556) Robert LILLEY (obs.) RAFVR : seriously injured
Sources:
1.ORB 29 Sqdn RAF
2.AIR81/7048
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Jul-2020 09:34 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 20-Jul-2020 09:48 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Operator] |
| 18-May-2021 17:59 | Anon. | Updated [Location, Operator] |
| 10-Oct-2022 17:08 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Source, Narrative, Operator] |
| 10-Oct-2022 17:38 | Nepa | Updated [Time, Narrative, Operator] |
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