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| Date: | Monday 15 January 1940 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IF |
| Owner/operator: | 141 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | L8688 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, Scotland -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Grangemouth, Stirlingshire |
| RAF Grangemouth |
Blenheim L8688: Takeoff for a Night flying practice on 15/01/1940
The pilot overshot when landing during night flying practice. Brakes were ineffective on the frozen ground and the aircraft crashed into the airfield boundary. Aircraft a write-off.
Crew:
F/Lt (37293) Malcolm John LOUDON (Pilot) RAF : Ok
P/O (41891) Donald Fraser WILSON (Pass.) RAF : Ok.
Sources:
Blenheim production list
ORB 141 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Jul-2024 20:55 | Nepa | Added [Operator, ] |
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