ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 264013
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| Date: | Wednesday 2 February 1944 |
| Time: | 14:25 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 30 (City of Sale) Sqn RAAF |
| Registration: | A19-157 |
| MSN: | (ex.JM236) |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | RAAF Kiriwina Island North, Milne Bay -
 Papua New Guinea
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAAF Kiriwina North Strip |
| RAAF Kiriwina strip |
Beaufighter Mk.X A19-157 (ex.JM236) 30 Sqdn.RAAF
F/Sgt Baldock take off at 14:10 hrs for solo test flight after 40 hour check, ASI and altimeter under reading and erratic. Pilot made a heavy landing, starboard tyre burst and undercarriage collapsed.
Aircraft came to rest on starboard wing tip and at to same tipe swung 180° to starboard. 02/02/1944
Shortage of spare parts meant it was converted to components.
Crew:
F/Sgt (Aus.412095) Harold Ivo McKensey BALDOCK (pilot) RAAF - Ok
.
Sources:
http://www.beaufighter30squadronraaf.com.au/A19-154.html
http://www.adf-serials.com.au/2a19.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Jun-2021 10:44 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 27-Jun-2023 20:09 | Ron Averes | Updated [[Operator]] |
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