ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 262068
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| Date: | Thursday 26 November 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 248 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | EL263 |
| MSN: | WR-P |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Missing. -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, Wales |
Beaufighter VI EL263/P : Took off at 11:57 hrs for on a interception patrol. 26/11/1942
Lost the duel with 2x Fw 190 and 3x Arado Ar 196. Failed return /Missing.
Crew:
Sgt (1283204) Roy Thomas BALDWIN (pilot) RAFVR - killed
Sgt (1495740) Willie HAIGH (obs.) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
http://www.rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=EL263
http://www.rafcommands.com/database/air27/index.php?qnum=248&qdate=1942-11-26
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-May-2021 21:24 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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