ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 158793
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| Date: | Tuesday 17 September 1940 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IV |
| Owner/operator: | 15 (Special Duties) Flt RAF |
| Registration: | P4830 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Longford Castle (Salisbury), Wiltshire, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | RAF Christchurch, Dorset |
Blenheim P4830 acting as target for AI-equipped Beaufighter. 17/09/1940
Two officers from 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers on board to observe South Coast beach defences
Starboard engine failed, control lost whilst attempting forced landing
Crew:
Sgt (564125) Trevor BUDDEN (pilot) RAF - killed
Capt (85621) Peter James FULTON (pass.) Lancashire Fusiliers - killed
Lt (105058) Ronald Arthur JEFFERIES (pass.) Lancashire Fusiliers - killed
Sources:
1.http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/memorial/entry.php?id=56
2.Blenheim production list
3.CWGC
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Aug-2013 06:51 | Nepa | Added |
| 07-May-2023 20:29 | Nepa | Updated |
| 06-Jul-2023 16:52 | Nepa | Updated |
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