CRASH OF A BRISTOL BEAUFORT
8 MILES NORTH OF BAIRNSDALE
ON 9 MARCH 1943

Bristol Beaufort

RAAF Bristol Beaufort, Mark V, A9-6 (RAF Serial No. T9545), made a forced landing 8 miles north of Bairnsdale during a single engine practice flight. The pilot was P/O R.F. Kagi, who was uninjured.

This aircraft was delivered to the RAAF in December 1941. It was converted to components after the crash.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I'd like to thank Rick Hanning for his assistance with the above information.

Can anyone help me with more information?

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