This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Friday 23 February 1945 |
| Time: | 11:00 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk 21 |
| Owner/operator: | 22 (City of Sydney) Sqn RAAF |
| Registration: | A8-43 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | sea north of Obimulor Island -
 Indonesia
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAAF Wama Airstrip, Morotai |
Beaufighter A8-43 (22 Sqdn RAAF)
T/o at 09:30 hrs for barga sweep of Obimajor Island. (Two Beaufighters A8-40 and A8-43)
At 11:00 hrs ditched at 1 18N, 127 33 E following port engine failure, north of Obimulor Island. Considered pilot did not realise engine had fully failed and so did not made feather propeller. 23/02/1945
Crew:
F/Lt (Aus.404818) John Brenton FRANCIS (pilot) RAAF - Ok
P/O (Aus.75096) Collin Kendrick HESELWOOD (nav.) RAAF - Ok
Sources:
http://www.adf-serials.com.au/2a8.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Jun-2021 22:14 | Nepa | Added [Operator, ] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation