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| Date: | Tuesday 9 May 1939 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Vickers Wellesley Mk 1 |
| Owner/operator: | 223 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | L2687 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Nairobi -
 Kenya
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Nairobi |
Engine failed, swung on landing back & undercarriage collapsed.
Sources:
Air-Britain: Royal Air Force Aircraft L1000-N9999
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Mar-2008 14:41 | JINX | Added |
| 22-Jan-2012 15:09 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, ] |
| 17-Jul-2013 19:32 | JINX | Updated [Operator, Source, ] |
| 06-Oct-2018 05:54 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Operator, ] |
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