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| Date: | Monday 8 January 1940 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IF |
| Owner/operator: | 219 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | L1511 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | field near Grantham, Lincolnshire, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Hendon, Middlesex |
| RAF Catterick, North Yorkshire |
Blenheim L1511: Takeoff for ferry flight from RAF Hendon to RAF Catterick. 08/01/1940
Pilot had to force land the aircraft due to fog in a ploughed field near Grantham, Lincolnshire during a ferry flight. Airscrew and nose damaged. Aircraft a write-off.
After being written off L1511 became Ground Instructional airframe 2180M.
Crew:
P/O (40949) Arthur James SKIDMORE (Pilot) RAF : Ok
Sources:
Blenheim production list
ORB 219 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Jul-2024 16:31 | Nepa | Added [Operator, ] |
| 22-Jul-2024 16:36 | Nepa | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Registration, Total occupants, Source, Narrative, Operator, ] |
| 22-Jul-2024 16:43 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Destination airport, Damage, Narrative, Operator, ] |
| 22-Jul-2024 17:30 | Nepa | Updated [Date, Time, Registration, Operator, Total occupants, Location, Phase, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Operator, ] |
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