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| Date: | Tuesday 19 September 1939 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IV |
| Owner/operator: | 82 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | P4861 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Weston Zoyland, Somerset, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Weston Zoyland, Somerset |
Blenheim P4861: Took off for Training flying /air firing practice. 19/09/1939
Both engines failed due to incorrect use of the engine controls on take-off from RAF Weston Zoyland for night air firing practice. Aircraft struck a ridge on landing, ripping off both undercarriage legs. Aircraft a write-off.
Crew:
P/O (40405) Robert Clifford Douglas McKENZIE (Pilot) RAF : injured
three crew slightly injured.
Sources:
Blenheim production list
ORB 82 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Jul-2024 11:01 | Nepa | Added [Operator, ] |
| 19-Jul-2024 11:20 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Operator, ] |
| 23-Jul-2024 17:54 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Operator, ] |
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