ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 275106
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| Date: | Thursday 12 February 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Douglas Boston Mk I |
| Owner/operator: | 51 OTU RAF |
| Registration: | AE457 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near RAF Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England. -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Cranfield, Bedfordshire |
Boston AE457: Took off for Night Training flight.12/02/1942
The pilot was conducting a solo night proficiency flight when he crashed shortly after takeoff.
Crashed near RAF Cranfield.
Crew:
P/O (110.881) Charles David Fearnley KAYE (Pilot) RAFVR - killed
Sources:
1.https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C17082875
2.http://www.rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=AE457
Listemann, Phil H. The Douglas Boston & Havoc Intruders (SQUADRONS 39). Philedition. Kindle Edition.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Feb-2022 20:12 | grapeshot418 | Added |
| 09-Feb-2022 21:42 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Other fatalities, Location, Departure airport, Operator] |
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