V8769
Beaufighter VIF V8769 416th NFS, 12th AF, pilot flew a cross-country flight to Hendon and on return to Aklington, suffered engine failure, due to fuel shortage, killed in crash, at 10:05 hours, 21 June 1943 just west of Walkworth Castle, four miles from the base.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-793128
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
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Crashed |
Warkworth, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65, UK | 21 June 1943 | Flew a cross-country flight to Hendon and on return to Aklington, suffered engine failure, due to fuel shortage, killed in crash, at 10:05 hours, 21 June 1943 just west of Walkworth Castle, four miles from the base. |
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Assigned |
Acklington, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65, UK | 416th NFS, 12th AF. |