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| Date: | Monday 5 June 1939 |
| Time: | 08:00 |
| Type: |  Short Sunderland I |
| Owner/operator: | Royal Air Force - RAF |
| Registration: | L5801 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 8 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Johore Straits -
 Singapore
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Singapore-Seletar Airport (XSP/WSSL) |
| Singapore-Seletar Airport (XSP/WSSL) |
Dived into sea after takeoff, due to control problems.
Sources:
Air Britain RAF Aircraft L1000 - N9999
The Straits Times, 5 June 1939, Page 12
The Straits Times, 6 June 1939, Page 12
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Sep-2024 09:20 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Operator, ] |
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