ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 70271
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| Date: | Saturday 9 December 1944 |
| Time: | 10:45 |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X |
| Owner/operator: | 272 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | NT971 |
| MSN: | TJ-V |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 1,3 miles north of Cervignano. -
 Italy
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Foggia airfield (I) |
Beaufighter NT971/V: Shot down on AA San Giorgio, Moss wass hit, crash landed 1,3 mile north of Cervignano.
Pilot lost his life, and obs. ended the war as a POW.
Crew:
F/Lt (134.123) John Charles HORLOCK (pilot) RAFVR - killed
W/O (1602664) Frank Herbert RAPLEY (obs) RAFVR - POW
Sources:
Air Historical Branch (RAF)
ORB 272 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Dec-2009 23:44 | NePa | Added |
| 27-Mar-2010 11:41 | Johnny | Updated [Time, Location, Source, Narrative] |
| 17-Jun-2020 15:19 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type, Cn, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, Operator] |
| 04-Nov-2022 22:29 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type, Location, Departure airport, Narrative, Operator] |
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