Accident North American B-25 Mitchell Mk I FL213,
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Date:Wednesday 23 June 1943
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic B25 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
North American B-25 Mitchell Mk I
Owner/operator:98 Sqn RAF
Registration: FL213
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:nr Rochford, Worcestershire -   United Kingdom
Phase: En route
Nature:Training
Departure airport:Foulsham,
Destination airport:
Narrative:
The Mitchell came too low, struck the tall chimneys on the house, an engine was torn out and Tony Brettell lost control.
The aircraft just managed to clear the orchard, with the pilot obviously trying desperately to put down in the large meadow at the rear of Eastham Church. But to no avail, out of control and with only two hours previously logged on the Mitchell his chances were nil. Flt./Sgt. Brettell perished along with his navigator
Crew:
F/Sgt (791198) William Anthony MacDuff BRETTELL (pilot) RAFVR - killed
Sgt (1578423) John Richard Pexton DAWSON (nav.) RAFVR - killed

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Date/timeContributorUpdates
03-Jan-2010 10:10 NePa Added
01-May-2010 23:24 angels one five Updated [Narrative]

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