ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 275458
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| Date: | Saturday 19 September 1942 |
| Time: | 00:30 |
| Type: |  Douglas Boston Mk III |
| Owner/operator: | 537 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | W8400 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
537 Sqn was formed 8 Sep 42 from the redesignation of 1458 Flt. W8400 a Boston Mk III (Turbinlite) experienced an engine failure during the descent for landing. The pilot attempted a single-engine approach without feathering the propeller and was unable to maintain a safe flying speed. W8400 crashed short of the runway. The pilot suffered fatal injuries.
Sgt Arthur John CLAGUE (656876) Pilot Boston W8400
Sources:
537 Sqn ORB entry for 19 Sep 42
http://www.rafcommands.com/database entry for W8400
Listemann, Phil H. The Douglas Boston & Havoc Night Fighter (SQUADRONS 24). Philedition. Kindle Edition.
Images:
537 Sqn ORB entry for 19 Sep 42
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Feb-2022 08:01 | grapeshot418 | Added |
| 14-Feb-2022 19:58 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Narrative, Operator] |
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