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| Date: | Thursday 4 January 1940 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IF |
| Owner/operator: | 234 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | L1403 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAF Leconfield, East Yorkshire, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Leconfield, East Yorkshire |
| RAF Leconfield |
Blenheim L1403: Takeoff for local training flight. 04/01/1940
Tail wheel unit collapsed on frozen ground when the aircraft was being landed after local flying practice. Aircraft was damaged but repairable.
Crew:
Sgt (742808) Hugh SHARPLEY (Pilot) RAF Ok.
Sources:
Blenheim production list
ORB 234 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Jul-2024 09:16 | Nepa | Added [Operator, ] |
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