ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 91018
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| Date: | Saturday 29 November 1941 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IV |
| Owner/operator: | 211 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | Z9539 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | the Red Sea Hills. -
 Sudan
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | RAF Wadi Gazouza, Sudan |
Blenheim Z9539: Took off for training flight. 29/11/1941
The plane forced-landed in the Red Sea Hills, out of petrol after compass difficulties and unable to get a fix although in radio contact. Rescued safely the next day.
Crew:
Sgt (Aus.407680) Alfred Charles LONGMORE AFC (pilot ) RAAF: Ok
Sgt (Aus.407180) Arthur George Myers NOURSE (obs ) RAAF: Ok
Sgt (Aus.400671) Stuart Colin -“Scotty” THOMSON (WOp/AG ) RAAF: Ok
Sources:
1.Blenheim production list
2.ORB 211 Sqdn RAF
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