ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 262098
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| Date: | Monday 4 January 1943 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIc |
| Owner/operator: | 2 (C) OTU RAF |
| Registration: | EL402 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Hunmanby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | RAF Catfoss, East Yorkshire |
Beaufighter EL402 During the afternoon the crew of this 2 (C)OTU aircraft were undertaking a training flight when the aircraft spun into the ground near Hunmanby after making a tight turn at low height. Just before the impact it was seen to roll over and dive into the ground on land close to Hunmanby Hall. The crew of two were killed. 4.1.1943
Crew:
F/Sgt (Aus.409206) James Seatter DICKSON (Pilot) RAAF - killed
Sgt (992871) Joseph MILES (Nav.) RAF - killed
Sources:
http://www.yorkshire-aircraft.co.uk/aircraft/yorkshire/york43/jl441.html
http://www.rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=EL402
ORB 2(C)OTU RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-May-2021 17:18 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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