CRASH OF A BRISTOL BEAUFORT
AT EAST SALE IN VICTORIA
ON 5 OCTOBER 1943

Bristol Beaufort

RAAF Mark V Bristol Beaufort, A9-33 (RAF Serial No. T9585), was caught in a strong crosswind while landing at East Sale on 5 October 1943. The pilot swung to avoid a tower and went into a steep bank, cartwheeling as the port wing hit the ground. The pilot Flight Lieutenant K.K. Morcombe was killed in the crash. The other surviving crew member was Sergeant J. W Cameron.

This aircraft was originally delivered to the RAAF in April 1942. It was "not taken up".

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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