I’m trying to pin down the serial number of a Beaufighter which crashed on 5 January 1944. All I know is that it was Beaufighter 425. The only possibilities I’ve been able to find which match the number are JL425, NE425, NV425 and RD425. Does anyone know which of these four crashed on this date?
By: RadarArchive - 21st February 2005 at 15:34
Ross,
Cheers. Exactly what I was looking for. Of course, I was eager enough for Vol 2 to appear; now that I know you’re working on Vol 4 I can’t wait for that as well!
By: Ross_McNeill - 21st February 2005 at 15:22
Hi Ian,
That would be JL425
05/01/44
No.132 OTU
Beaufighter VI
JL425
Took off 14:40 hrs, Training
Sgt J Davison, 574566
Seen to lose height and turn away from the formation. Crashed into the sea 2 miles east of May Island, Firth of Forth, 16:08 hrs.
From draft Vol 4 RAF Coastal Command Losses.
Regards
Ross
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February 21, 2005 at 12:59 pm