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| Date: | Thursday 2 November 1939 |
| Time: | 13:30 |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IV |
| Owner/operator: | 82 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | P4828 |
| MSN: | UX-K |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAF Horsham St. Faith, Norfolk, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Horsham St. Faith, Norfolk |
| RAF Horsham St. Faith |
Blenheim P4828: During take-off from RAF Horsham St.Faith the undercarriage touched the ground while in an unlocked position and jammed. Collapsed on landing at 13:30 hrs on 02/11/1939
Aircraft was damaged but repairable. The unit was dispersed to RAF Horsham St. Faith at this time.
Crew:
P/O (39976) Douglas Anthony FORDHAM (pilot) RAF and two crew unhurt.
Sources:
1.Blenheim production list
2.ORB 82 Sqdn RAF
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 22 May 1940 | P4828 | 82 (United Provinces) Sqn RAF | 3 | near Neufchatel-Hardelot, 7 km WSW of Samer, Pas-de-Calais |  |
w/o |
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Jul-2024 17:44 | Nepa | Added [Operator, ] |
| 23-Jul-2024 17:55 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Operator, ] |
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