KV904

Beaufighter VIF KV904 416th FS, 8th AF, crashed in Bywell Farm , 1m W of RAF Eshott, Northumberland, 4 Aug 1943, due to an engine fire. AC was on a ferry flight from RAF Station Acklington to Portreath, Cornwall. The pilot 1st Lt Jack A Brewer made a crash landing near the aerodrome and the aircraft was burnt out. The crew were extricated by the prompt action of PC Laudie, Special Constable of Broomhill Police, Northumberland County Constabulary, and were later admitted to Ashington Hospital suffering from burns, lacerations, and shock.

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Jack A Brewer

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Ted F Lawnicki

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

RAF Eshott, Northumberland 4 August 1943 Crashed in Bywell Farm , 1m W of RAF Eshott, Northumberland, 4 Aug 1943, due to an engine fire. AC was on a ferry flight from RAF Station Acklington to Portreath, Cornwall. The pilot 1st Lt Jack A Brewer made a crash landing near the aerodrome and the aircraft was burnt out.

Assigned

RAF Acklington, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65, UK 416th FS, 8th AF.

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Sources

AAM Database Crew details.
http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=99531 Accident report details.
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/dbasn.asp?SN=KV904 Accident report.