Thunder & Lightnings

Test Flying Memorial

"...and everywhere the
blue sky belongs to them
and is their appointed rest
and their native country"
- Samuel Taylor Coleridge



Date23/12/1942
CasualtiesSqn Ldr H.H.B. Mould, P; Dr A.E. Downing, TFU Defford FTO
AircraftBristol Beaufighter Mk VI V8387
Took off fromColtishall, Norfolk
Purpose of flightFlying from Coltishall the aircraft was engaged in trials with another Beaufighter when both were attacked by a pair of Spitfires
Incident locationSea east of Cromer
Incident detailsV8387 was last seen burning on the water


Do you have a correction to make, or a link or image you'd like added to this page? Contact me if so. If you'd like to add a public comment you can do so below.