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Old 6th August 2009, 00:46
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Re: Various RAF aircraft crashes 1940-42

Anson W2631 crashed 5/5/42 - four killed. Who?

http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5740

The following is from the 10 AGS ORB:

“An Avro Anson aircraft whilst engaged on a training flight from RAF Station, Wigtown struck a Balloon Cable, crashed into the sand at Cavendish Dock, Barrow from an estimated height of approx 2500ft. Estimated angle of impact 45/50o. All four members of the crew were killed.
Pilot: Can R71640 F/Sgt Daniels E.
1377579 Sgt Perkins W.J.
1329277 Sgt Neill K.J.
1206548 Sgt Osborne H.V."
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