ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 240121
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| Date: | Saturday 28 December 1940 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Hawker Hurricane Mk I |
| Owner/operator: | 96 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | P3899 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | sea off the Fylde coast near RAF Squires Gate, Lancashire, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Squires Gate, Blackpool |
Hurricane P3899, 96 Sqdn, aircraft accident, 28 December 1940.
"He was flying with the squadron detachment at Squires Gate on Dec 20. After a normal take-off, in Hurricane P3899, he climbed to 300ft, then turned to port and crashed into the sea one mile offshore. He was drowned. His body was recovered and buried"
Crew:
P/O (85241) Leslie Mark SHARP (Pilot) RAFVR: killed.
Sources:
AIR81/4704
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Aug-2020 09:13 | Nepa | Added [Operator] |
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