CRASH OF A BRISTOL BEAUFORT
AT BAIRNSDALE
ON 2 OCTOBER 1942

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Bristol Beaufort

RAAF Mark VI Bristol Beaufort, A9-73, crashed 1 mile past the end of the runway at Bairnsdale airfield on 2 October 1942 after a night take-off. The pilot, Sgt. G.A. David, was on his first solo night flight. He was killed in the fiery crash.

This aircraft was originally delivered to the RAAF in June 1942.

 

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