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| Date: | Saturday 25 January 1947 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 84 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | RD787 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near RAF Poona,10 km northeast of Pune, Maharashtra -
 India
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Poona, Maharashtra |
Beaufighter RD787: Crashed during a steep climb while turning after take off from RAF Poona. 25/01/1947.
The plane crashed into the ground and three crew killed.
Crew:
F/O (197765) Desmond John LOMAN (Pilot) RAFVR killed
F/Sgt (1812355) Selwyn GRAYSTON (Nav.) RAFVR killed
F/Lt (183526) Oliver William GREEN (WOp/AG) RAFVR killed
Sources:
1.Beaufighter production list
2.ORB 84 Sqdn RAF
3-CWGC
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-May-2021 20:41 | Nepa | Added [Operator, ] |
| 11-May-2021 20:45 | Anon. | Updated [Narrative, Operator, ] |
| 27-Jan-2022 10:14 | Nepa | Updated [Source, Narrative, Operator, ] |
| 15-Oct-2024 11:02 | Nepa | Updated [Other fatalities, Source, Narrative, Operator, ] |
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