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| Date: | Sunday 22 October 1939 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IV |
| Owner/operator: | 101 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | L4893 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAF West Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF West Raynham, Norfolk |
Blenheim L4893: Undercarriage collapsed while the aircraft was being taxied to take-off for conversion to type flight for the pilot, who apparently selected the wrong controls. Aircraft was damaged but repairable.
Crew:
S/Ldr (32024) John Frank STEPHENS (Pilot) RAF Ok
Sources:
Blenheim production list
ORB 101 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Jul-2024 10:55 | Nepa | Added [Operator, ] |
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