ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 306167
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| Date: | Tuesday 29 April 1941 |
| Time: | 09:30 |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk IV |
| Owner/operator: | 101 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | L9421 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | RAF Manston, Kent, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Manston, Kent |
| RAF Manston |
Blenheim L9421: Took off at 08:26 hrs for an Anti-shipping mission over Fr. coast. 29/04/1941
The aircraft was attacked by enemy fighters Bf 109s.
During combat the rudder control of the plane was badly damaged and oil tank pierced. Damaged wings and engine. Observer shot in arm. Landing at 09:30 hrs. 29 April 1941.
Crew:
Sgt (968587) Clarence Hubert DEANE (pilot) RAFVR - Ok
Sgt (580372) Hubert Hill JORDAN (Obs) RAF : injured;
Sgt (755482) George Derryck WATKINSON (WOp/AG) RAF : Ok
Sources:
1.Blenheim production list
2.ORB 101 Sqdn RAF
3.Kew: AIR81/6131
4.Henk Welting's Database
5.https://www.manstonhistory.org.uk/timeline/
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