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| Date: | Thursday 17 September 1959 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Bristol 171 Sycamore HR.14 |
| Owner/operator: | 103 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | XE307 |
| MSN: | 13145 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Nicosia -
 Cyprus
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Nicosia, Cyprus |
| RAF Nicosia, Cyprus |
Written off 019/09/1959: The rotors hit the ground causing the aircraft to roll over during a crash-landing at Nicosia, Cyprus following engine failure. The crew escaped safely
Sources:
http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1959.htm
http://www.filton.flyer.co.uk/bristol/prod171.html
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=C11198580
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Apr-2013 20:25 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 27-Oct-2018 20:45 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Operator, ] |
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