ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 229040
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| Date: | Saturday 20 July 1940 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IF |
| Owner/operator: | 236 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | L1300 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Aircraft missing |
| Location: | Missing off Cherbourg -
 France
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Thorney Island, Sussex |
Blenheim L1300 - flying on an escort operation on 20th July he was shot down by Hptm. Neumann of JG27 and crashed into the Channel off Cherbourg. 20.7.1940
Crew:
Sgt (740005) Eric Edward LOCKTON (pilot) RAFVR - killed
Sgt. (519958) Henry CORCORAN (AG/Wop) RAF - killed
Sources:
Blenheim production list
ORB 236 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Sep-2019 16:53 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
| 18-Apr-2022 05:44 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
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