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| Date: | Thursday 21 September 1939 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk I |
| Owner/operator: | 21 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | L8437 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAF Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire |
| RAF Watton, Norfolk |
Blenheim L8437 with No 21 Squadron at RAF Watton was damaged at RAF Upper Heyford. 21/09/1939
While being taxied for take-off at RAF Upper Heyford, the aircraft was tipped up on its nose.
Aircraft was damaged but repairable.
Crew:
P/O (41248) Lewis Mervyn BLANCKENSEE (pilot) RAF : Ok
Sources:
1.The Bristol Blenheim: A Complete History
2.Blenheim production list
3.ORB 21 Sqdn RAF
4.CWGC
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Aug-2016 19:58 | TB | Added |
| 19-Jul-2024 11:13 | Nepa | Updated [Destination airport, Narrative, Operator, ] |
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