This Day in History: 1942-09-21

Bristol Beaufighter Mk Ic A19-61 operated by 31 Squadron RAAF crashed at three miles north east of Cootamundra on 21 September 1942. The aircraft was carrying out a mock ground attack. The crew, pilot FSGT J.E. Jenkins 407435 and navigator SGT V. Sutherst 35755 were killed. Sources: ADF Serials; aviation-safety.net website