Australian Naval History on 29 December 1953

On This Day · Dec 29, 1953 · Print This Page

850 Squadron pilot SBLT Michael Beardsall, RN, was killed when his Sea Fury crashed into the sea about 15 kilometres ahead of HMAS SYDNEY.

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