ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 305228
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| Date: | Tuesday 18 March 1941 |
| Time: | 03:05 |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IV |
| Owner/operator: | 21 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | R3636 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 1 mile west of Garboldisham, 6 miles E of Thetford, Norfolk, England -
 United Kingdom
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Watton, Norfolk |
Blenheim R3636: Took off at 02:40 hrs for a Bombing attack Wilhelmshaven, Ger.. 18/03/1941
Aircraft exploded 1 mile W of Garboldisham, 6 miles E of Thetford shortly after take off for operational flight. Crashed at 03:05 hrs.
Crew:
S/Ldr (05233) Arthur Henry ALLEN (pilot) RAF : killed
Sgt (522558) Henry Frederick LINLEY (Obs.) RAF: killed
Sgt (808419) Albert PARSONS (WOp/AG) RAFVR: killed
Sources:
1.Blenheim production list
2.ORB 21 Sqdn RAF
3.AIR81/5463
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