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| Date: | Friday 1 September 1939 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IF |
| Owner/operator: | 21 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | L1352 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | near RAF Watton, Norfolk, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Watton, Norfolk |
| RAF Watton |
Blenheim L1352 was badly damaged when it crashed in the circuit at base following engine failure.01/09/1939
Engine cut out, believed due to pilot error, during a circuit prior to landing resulting in a forced landing with the undercarriage up in a stubble field. The aircraft was written-off.
P/O Elson had only one hour solo flight / practice in solo flying on a the Blenheim.
Crew:
P/O (41272) Alan ELSON (Pilot) RAF Ok
crew unhurt.
Sources:
1.The Bristol Blenheim: A Complete History
2.Blenheim production list
3.ORB 21 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Apr-2020 16:10 | TB | Added |
| 18-Jul-2024 09:44 | Nepa | Updated [Nature, Narrative, Operator, ] |
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