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| Date: | Monday 6 July 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Avro Manchester Mk Ia |
| Owner/operator: | 1654 CU RAF |
| Registration: | L7496 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near RAF Wigsley, Nottinghamshire, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Wigsley, Nottinghamshire |
| RAF Wigsley |
Manchaster L7496: Engine failed on overshoot and crashlanded & DBF. 05/07/1942
Just after lift off, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled, hit the runway surface and slid for several yards before coming to rest in flames. While all seven crew members were unhurt, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Pilot : Flight Sergeant George William Lancey RCAF (Officer:J/15596)
Sources:
Air-Britain Royal Air Force Aircraft L1000-N9999
CWGC
Rob Davis Bomber Command Losses Database
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Jun-2008 01:10 | JINX | Added |
| 27-Jan-2012 12:50 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Location, Phase, Destination airport, Source, ] |
| 22-Aug-2013 18:53 | JINX | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Location, Source, ] |
| 10-Oct-2013 02:12 | JINX | Updated [Operator, ] |
| 06-Jan-2014 18:34 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, ] |
| 09-Jun-2015 17:43 | Angel dick one | Updated [Operator, Destination airport, ] |
| 21-Oct-2023 18:19 | Nepa | Updated |
| 24-May-2024 07:29 | Anon. | Updated [Date, Source, Narrative, ] |
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