ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 150588
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| Date: | Sunday 7 December 1941 |
| Time: | 18:10 |
| Type: |  Hawker Hurricane Mk IIC |
| Owner/operator: | 3 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | Z3916 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 1/4 mile north of Thornwood, Essex, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Hunsdon, Hertfordshire |
| RAF Hunsdon |
The Hurricane crashed near Epping in thick cloud and snow showers, during the return from a convoy patrol.
The aircraft struck a tree and dived into the ground. It was the pilot's third operational flight.
Crew:
P/O (NZ404913) John Douglas McVAY (pilot) RNZAF - killed
Sources:
RAF.Org Casualties-1941
http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/archive/index.php?t-22569.html
CWGC
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Nov-2012 00:32 | angels one five | Added |
| 02-Aug-2014 05:33 | angels one five | Updated [Time, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 02-Aug-2014 05:34 | angels one five | Updated [Narrative] |
| 09-May-2015 09:57 | Angel dot comma | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Location, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 09-May-2015 09:57 | Angel dot comma | Updated [Operator] |
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