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| Date: | Monday 16 February 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IV |
| Owner/operator: | 84 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | Z9602 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 8 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | the side of a hill south-east of Lahat in Sumatra -
 Indonesia
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Palembang airfield, Sumatra |
| ??? Java |
Blenheim Z9602 was lost on ferry flight from Palembang to Java. 16/02/1942
Blenheim Z9602 disintegrated on impact as it attempted to ditch in a lake near Lahat, Sumatra, having been forced to abandon a scheduled flight to Java due to engine problems.
Crashed into the side of a hill SE of Lahat in Sumatra.
Crew:
Sgt Walter James DAVEY (Aus.406208) WOp/AG RAAF killed
Sgt Noel Sherrin GEAPPEN (Aus.408074) pilot RAAF killed
Sgt Donald James GOSBELL (Aus.400532) nav.RAAF killed
Sgt Norman MARTIN (568268) RAF killed
Sgt Andrew ROSS (565384) RAF killed
LAC Frederick Henry BOVINGDON (638428) RAF killed
Cpl David Henry SUMNER (528883) RAF killed
Cpl Ronald Francis SHAW (650188) RAF was lost in the crash of Blenheim Z9602, was injured and taken prisoner /POW. 16/02/1942
Sources:
Blenheim production list
POW list RAF
CWGC
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2024 18:20 | Nepa | Added [Operator, ] |
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