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| Date: | Friday 12 January 1940 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IF |
| Owner/operator: | 29 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | L1373 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAF Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Debden, Essex |
| RAF Martlesham Heath |
Blenheim L1373: Takeoff for night defensive patrol. 11/01/1940
The aircraft heavy landing at Martlesham Heath airfield after a night patrol early 12/01/1940.
While being taxied over rough frozen ground the stern frame broke and the rudder was damaged.
Aircraft was damaged but repairable.
Crew:
P/O (40667) John Randall Daniel BRAHAM (Pilot) RAF and WOp/AG unhurt.
Sources:
Blenheim production list
ORB 29 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Jul-2024 10:40 | Nepa | Added [Operator, ] |
| 23-Jul-2024 12:14 | Nepa | Updated [Registration, Operator, ] |
| 23-Jul-2024 12:15 | Nepa | Updated [Registration, Operator, ] |
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