Incident Bristol Blenheim Mk IF L1426,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 203078
 
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Date:Sunday 17 December 1939
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic BLEN model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bristol Blenheim Mk IF
Owner/operator:25 Sqn RAF
Registration: L1426
MSN: RX-M
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:RAF Northolt, South Ruislip, Middlesex, England -   United Kingdom
Phase: Take off
Nature:Military
Departure airport:RAF Northolt, Middlesex
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Blenheim L1426/M: Took off for Air test. 17/12/1939.
Engine cut on take-off for air-test at Northolt. The aircraft belly-landed and was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
F/Sgt (564342) Ernest William John MONK (pilot) RAF - Ok
and his crew were unhurt

Sources:

1. "The Bristol Blenheim: A Complete History", by Graham Warner. ISBN 0-85979-101-7
2. http://www.aviationbanter.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=52820&d=1321273345
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Northolt
4. ORB

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
18-Dec-2017 15:08 Laurent Rizzotti Added
10-May-2018 23:48 Dr. John Smith Updated [Time, Cn, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Location, Nature, Departure airport, Source, Narrative]
26-Sep-2018 10:02 Nepa Updated [Operator, Departure airport, Operator]

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