ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 139811
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| Date: | Tuesday 29 August 1961 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10 |
| Owner/operator: | RAF Henlow |
| Registration: | WP841 |
| MSN: | C1/0725 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Henlow, Bedfordshire -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Henlow, Bedfordshire |
| RAF Henlow, Bedfordshire | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The pilot failed to keep the aircraft straight during a three aircraft take off from Henlow, Bedfordshire resulting in the starboard elevator striking a marker board. It landed safely back at base but was found to be damaged beyond repair.
Struck off charge 17/10/1961 as CAT 5(G/I), and allocated for ground instructional use as 7733M to 1401 Air Training Corps Squadron at Alfreton, Derbyshire
Sources:
www.ukserials.com
https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1242814/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Nov-2011 09:56 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
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