CRASH OF A BRISTOL BEAUFORT
4 MILES SOUTH OF LAVERTON
ON 29 APRIL 1943

Bristol Beaufort

RAAF Mark VI Bristol Beaufort, A9-83, took off at 1400 hours and then crashed 4 miles south of Laverton on 29 April 1943 due to engine failure.

The crew of the aircraft were as follows:-

Sgt. S.W. Hillman (Pilot)
Sgt. Arthur Oswald Chellis (Navigator)
Sgt. J.M. Penglase
Sgt. A.H. Overland

This aircraft was originally delivered to the RAAF in July 1942. It was converted to components after this crash.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I'd like to thank Rick Hanning for his assistance with the above information. I'd also like to thank John Chellis, son of A.O. Chellis.

Can anyone help me with more information?

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