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| Date: | Saturday 5 May 1945 |
| Time: | 16:31 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 252 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | NT995 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAF Hassani airfield, Athens. -
 Greece
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Hassani, Athens |
| RA Hassani |
Beaufighter NT995/E: Took off at 14:50 hrs for attack the Island of Melos. 05/05/1945
Aircraft was during the attack was damaged by German Flak. Landing at 16:31 hrs.
Crew:
F/Sgt (571481) Leslie George ARMITAGE (pilot) RAF - Ok
F/Sgt (1601148) Richard Alexander GIBBONS (nav.) RAFVR - Ok
Sources:
ORB 252 Sqdn
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-May-2022 19:19 | Nepa | Added [Operator, ] |
| 18-May-2022 22:21 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Narrative, Operator, ] |
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