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Originally Posted by niallc
Jerry
For once the Airlife book is actually correct.
P6996 was damaged Cat E in an accident at Charmy Down on 15 September. Overshot landing, attempted to go round again, but hit P7039 (which was parked) and then a nissen hut and caught fire. Sgt. Pilot Meredith was only slightly injuried but an airman in the hut suffered multiple fractures. P7039 needed a new rudder and starboard outer wing and P6996 was beyond repair. The wreck was dismantled and sent on the 20th to Westland CRO at Ilchester for salvage.
HTH
Niall
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H Naill,
Many thanks for the info,
This a/c and a few others have 'bugged' me for a while
Next i just have to find how long it was at r-r
any details on P6992 ? broke in air wittering 20.4.41 ?
cheers
Jerry