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| Date: | Tuesday 22 March 1949 |
| Time: | 14:40 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TT Mk 21 |
| Owner/operator: | 30 TT Sqn RAAF |
| Registration: | A8-353 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAAF Laverton, Victoria -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAAF ???? |
| RAAF Laverton, VIC |
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/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 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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