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| Date: | Monday 25 September 1939 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk I |
| Owner/operator: | 64 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | L6644 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAF Church Fenton, North Yorkshire, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Church Fenton, North Yorkshire |
| RAF Church Fenton |
Blenheim L6644: Took off for a solo training night flight. 25/09/1939
During practice night landings the brakes failed causing the aircraft to overrun the boundary and into a ditch. Pilot unhurt. Aircraft was damaged but repairable.
Crew:
Sgt (565046) John WHELAN (Pilot) RAF Ok.
Sources:
Blenheim production list
ORB 64 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Jul-2024 22:05 | Nepa | Added [Operator, ] |
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