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Old 11th July 2017, 06:32
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Re: First RAF double amputee pilot
Hello,

12-05-1939
No.20 ERFTS, Gravesend.
Tiger Moth N5487

Mid-air collision with N6451 during blind-flying practice, Cobham Woods, near Gravesend.

Fg Off John Fyrley SPANTON (28) - killed
Midshipman (A) Colin Gerald Shaw HODGKINSON - injured

12-05-1939
No.20 ERFTS, Gravesend.
Tiger Moth N6451

Mid-air collision with N5487 during blind-flying practice, Cobham Woods, near Gravesend.

Fg Off Froude Ridler MATTHEWS (38) - died 06-10-1940
Midshipman (A) Arthur TAYLOR - injured

http://www.rcawsey.co.uk/Acc1939.htm

Col.
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