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| Date: | Thursday 13 July 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk XIc |
| Owner/operator: | 30 (City of Sale) Sqn RAAF |
| Registration: | A19-146 |
| MSN: | (ex.JM169) |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Near Boram Airfield, Wewak, East Sepik -
 Papua New Guinea
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAAF Tadji Strip, |
Beaufightr Mk.XIc A19-146/X (ex.JM169) 30 Sqdn RAAF (Coded LY-X.)
T/o for harassing attacks from Dandriwand River to Muschu Island.
Aircraft Shot down by Japanese anti-aircraft guns over Boram Strip, New Guinea. Was not actually seen to crash however a large explosion was seen on the western end of Boram Strip. The wreckage was located approximately 30 yards off the western end of Boram strip in scrub and the aircraft was burnt out. The tail section of the aircraft remained unburnt with the letter 'X' and roundel clearly visible. 13/07/1944
Crew:
S/Ldr (Aus.250666) Gordon Keith FENTON (Pilot.) RAAF - killed
P/O (Aus.433533) Rowland Clifton NELSON (Nav.) RAAF - killed
Sources:
http://www.beaufighter30squadronraaf.com.au/h%20bio's.html
http://www.adf-serials.com.au/2a19.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Jun-2021 21:15 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 30-Jun-2023 05:14 | Ron Averes | Updated |
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