ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 263737
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| Date: | Tuesday 15 June 1943 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIc |
| Owner/operator: | 30 (City of Sale) Sqn RAAF |
| Registration: | A19-93 |
| MSN: | (ex.EL438) |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAAF Wards airstrip, near Port Moresby. -
 Papua New Guinea
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAAF Wards, Port Moresby. |
Beaufighter Mk.VIc A19-93/P (ex.EL438) 30 Sqdn RAAF
Crashed and burnt on take from RAAF Ward's Airstrip due to burst starboard tyre just before lift off. 15/06/1943
Crew:
F/Sgt (Aus.406895) Edgar Seymour WOOLCOTT (pilot) RAAF - killed
Sgt (Aus.28902) Robert HASENOHR (nav.) RAAF - died of injuries on 18/06/1943
Sources:
http://www.adf-serials.com.au/2a19.htm
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Jun-2021 22:02 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 09-Jun-2021 09:33 | Anon. | Updated [Narrative, Operator] |
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