CRASH OF A BRISTOL BEAUFORT
AT BAIRNSDALE
ON 2 OCTOBER 1942

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.

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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