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| Date: | Tuesday 8 August 1939 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IF |
| Owner/operator: | 57 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | L1266 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAF Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire |
| RAF Upper Heyford |
Blenheim L1266: Take-off for Training flight. 08/08/1939
The pilot made an force-landing due to engines troubles.
Crew:
P/O Roi Leonard SAUNDERS (70602) pilot RAF Ok
??? (WOp/AG) RAF Ok
Sources:
Blenheim production list
ORB 57 Sqdn
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-Sep-2024 10:47 | Nepa | Added [Operator, ] |
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