ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 275414
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| Date: | Saturday 18 April 1942 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Douglas Boston Mk III |
| Owner/operator: | 1452 Flt RAF |
| Registration: | W8276 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Priory Farm, Widford -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Hunsdon |
| RAF West Malling |
Boston Mk III (Turbinlite) W8276 departed RAF Hunsdon on a return flight to RAF West Malling. After takeoff, the pilot flew an unauthorized aerobatic display over his girlfriend's home, during which the aircraft was seen to flip over onto its back and dive into the ground.
Sources:
http://www.bbm.org.uk/airmen/as-Marshallje.htm
http://www.rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=W8276
85 Sqn ORB entry for 18 Apr 42
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85 Sqn ORB 18 Apr 42 mention of former member's mishap
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2022 10:26 | grapeshot418 | Added |
| 14-Feb-2022 20:14 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Operator] |
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