Incident Bristol Beaufighter TT Mk 21 A8-353,
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Date:Tuesday 22 March 1949
Time:14:40
Type:Silhouette image of generic beau model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bristol Beaufighter TT Mk 21
Owner/operator:30 TT Sqn RAAF
Registration: A8-353
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Minor
Location:RAAF Laverton, Victoria -   Australia
Phase: Landing
Nature:Training
Departure airport:RAAF ????
Destination airport:RAAF Laverton, VIC
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Beaufighter A8-353 (30 (Target Tug) Sqdn RAAF)
Nose struck tree when on gun laying run at Flinders Naval Depot locking rudder pedals in central position. Aircraft belly-landed at RAAF Laverton. 22/03/1949 repaired.
Crew:
F/Lt (Aus.8583) Frederick John INGER (pilot) RAAF - Ok
F/O (Aus.444243) John William FINDLAY (nav.) RAAF - Ok

Sources:

http://www.adf-serials.com.au/2a8.htm

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
22-Jun-2021 09:15 Nepa Added [Operator]
29-Jun-2021 14:11 Anon. Updated [Aircraft type, Operator]
07-Jun-2022 18:14 Nepa Updated [Location, Operator]

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