ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 19849
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| Date: | Tuesday 17 September 1940 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk I |
| Owner/operator: | 211 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | L6660 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | LG-20 RAF Qotafiyah I. -
 Egypt
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| LG-20 RAF Qotafiyah I |
Blenheim L6660: Took off for bombing mission. 16/09/1940
Six aircraft raided enemy concentrations west of Sidi Barrani. This raid, carried out by aircraft in pairs, was very successful, several large fires being started. Blenheim L6660 crashed on landing but the crew were unhurt. During undershot night landing, aircraft was bounced & was hit the COs car. 17/09/1940
Crew:
Sgt ???? HUTT (pilot) RAF- Ok
Sgt (745972) Vynor "Vic" POLLARD (obs) RAF - OK.
Sgt (638863) John MUNRO (Wop/AG) RAF - OK.
Sources:
1.Air Britain RAF Aircraft L1000 - N9999
2.ORB 211 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-May-2008 18:04 | JINX | Added |
| 23-Oct-2009 12:25 | JINX | Updated |
| 15-Dec-2014 19:49 | Pepa DEPA | Updated [Operator, Location, Destination airport, Narrative] |
| 26-Sep-2018 10:38 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Operator] |
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