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| Date: | Tuesday 31 August 1943 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF |
| Owner/operator: | 46 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | V8673 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 4 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 10 miles south-south-west of RAF Nicosia, Cyprus. -
 Greece
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Nicosia, Cyprus |
Beaufighter V8673: Took off on a day non-operational exercise. 31/08/1943
Crashed into a hill 3 minutes after take-off and burnt, 10 miles SSW of Nicosia, Cyprus. Suspected engine failure at low level, probable cause of accident.
Crew:
F/Sgt (Aus.415161) Alexander Edward MANNERS (pilot) RAAF - killed
F/Sgt (922345) Cyril Harold BALDWIN RAFVR (obs) RAFVR - killed
Passengers:
Cpl (1180767) H.A BUCKLES (pass.) RAFVR - Injured
LAC (1010170) William Spurrier GARDINER (pass.) RAFVR- killed
Sources:
1.ORB 46 Sqdn RAF
2.CWGC
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Oct-2022 08:28 | Nepa | Added [Operator, ] |
| 19-Oct-2022 08:29 | Nepa | Updated [Date, Narrative, Operator, ] |
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