Narrative:
The Valetta was a on a supply dropping mission when it stalled and crashed into a jungle-covered hillside.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 15 June 1956 |
| Type: |  Vickers Valetta C.1 |
| Operator: | Royal Air Force - RAF |
| Registration: | VX521 |
| MSN: | |
| First flight: | 1950 |
| Engines: | 2 Bristol Hercules 230 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 9 / Occupants: 9 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Ipoh ( Malaysia)
|
| Phase: | Maneuvering (MNV) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
The Valetta was a on a supply dropping mission when it stalled and crashed into a jungle-covered hillside.
Classification:
Loss of control
Sources:
» Broken Wings : Post-War Royal Air Force Accidents / James J. HalleyPhotos
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