CRASH OF A BRISTOL BEAUFORT
AT AN UNKNOWN LOCATION IN VICTORIA
ON 3 SEPTEMBER 1945

Bristol Beaufort

RAAF Mark VII Bristol Beaufort A9-145 was caught in a cross-wind while landing at an unknown location in Victoria (possibly Bairnsdale or East Sale) on 3 September 1945. It landed heavily and twisted the airframe. The crew of this aircraft were as follows:-

F/O A.S. Christie
F/O R. Brown
Sgt. N.L. Harris

This aircraft was originally delivered to the RAAF in October 1942. This aircraft was authorised for write-off in May 1946 and was struck off charge in August 1949.

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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