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| Date: | Friday 12 January 1940 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IF |
| Owner/operator: | 92 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | L6725 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAF Croydon, Surrey, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Croydon, Surrey |
| RAF Croydon |
Blenheim L6725: Takeoff for a Night Training flight / night flying practice. 11/01/1940
Pilot misjudged the height when landing early 12/01/1940 from night flying practice and stalled the aircraft
from 10-15 ft. causing the undercarriage to collapse. Aircraft was damaged but repairable.
Crew:
Sgt (566171) Cyril HAIGH (Pilot) RAF and WOp/AG unhurt
Sources:
Blenheim production list
ORB 92 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Jul-2024 10:58 | Nepa | Added [Operator, ] |
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