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| Date: | Friday 1 May 1942 |
| Time: | 19:10 |
| Type: |  Avro Lancaster Mk I |
| Owner/operator: | 61 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | R5545 |
| MSN: | QR- |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF North Luffenham -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF North Luffenham |
Whilst attempting to land the aircraft overshot and crashed into a brick wall. No serious injuries reported.
Crew
Sgt T A Stewart RNZAF
Flt Sgt S W Osman RNZAF
Sources:
Bomber Command Losses 1942.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Dec-2017 14:45 | Red Dragon | Added |
| 03-Nov-2018 09:20 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Nature, Destination airport, Operator, ] |
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