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| Date: | Tuesday 14 July 1942 |
| Time: | 03:30 |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IV |
| Owner/operator: | 18 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | V5503 |
| MSN: | WV- |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Near Bredfield House Bredfield -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Wattisham |
Hit by flak near the target. The aircraft was returning to base when it crashed in a field near Bredfield House Bredfield 3 miles North of Woodbridge at 03:30.
Crew: Ok
Plt Off L Rule
Sgt Bradshaw
Sgt Gatling
Sources:
Bomber Command Losses 1942
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2018 19:19 | Red Dragon | Added |
| 13-Feb-2018 15:01 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Phase, Destination airport, Narrative, ] |
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