ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 274809
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| Date: | Monday 10 March 1941 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Douglas Havoc Mk I |
| Owner/operator: | 85 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | BJ476 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Debden, Essex, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Debden, Essex |
The nose gear collapsed while the aircraft was taxiing for takeoff. The aircraft was sent to a Maintenance Unit for repairs but became an instructional airframe. There is no mention of this accident in the 85 Sqn ORB for Mar 1941 as the squadron was in the early stages of converting to the Boston/Havoc.
Sources:
Listemann, Phil H. The Douglas Boston & Havoc Night Fighter (SQUADRONS 24) (p. 17). Philedition. Kindle Edition.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Jan-2022 21:01 | grapeshot418 | Added |
| 09-Feb-2022 19:52 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Other fatalities, Location, Departure airport, Operator] |
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