ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 266723
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| Date: | Monday 1 May 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 304 FTU RAF |
| Registration: | KW199 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Kirby Bellars, Leicestershire, England. -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | RAF Melton Mowbray |
Beaufighter VIF KW199 of No 304 FTU RAF
The crew of this aircraft were undertaking a fuel consumption test prior to ferrying this aircraft overseas. 31/12/1943.
The aircraft spun into the ground at Kirby Bellars in Leicestershire following an engine failure during an overshoot. 01/05/1944.
Crew:
F/Sgt (1433251) Cyril WOOLFENDEN (nav./R) RAFVR - killed
F/Sgt (995250) John Joseph BRUCE (pilot) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
Beaufighter production list
ORB 304 FTU RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Aug-2021 14:34 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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