Bristol 142 Blenheim

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L1465

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Wittering - Wittering

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8748

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1939

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While completing a night training flight out from RAF Wittering, the Blenheim collided with an RAF Hawker Dart registered K4977. Out of control, it dove into the ground and crashed near Humby, east of Grantham. A crew member survived after he was able to bail out while the second occupant was killed. The Dart also crashed, killing his crew.
Crew:
Sgt Leslie George Tarrant, †
F/O Percy Don Walker.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I at RAF Debden

Date & Time: Jul 24, 1939

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L1156

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Debden - Debden

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8439

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1938

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After landing at RAF Debden, the airplane suffered an engine failure and was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and crashed in a wooded ares. All three occupants evacuated safely.

Probable cause:

Engine failure after landing.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IF at RAF Wittering: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1939

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L8368

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The twin engine airplane departed RAF Wittering on a local training mission, carrying two crew members. While cruising in the vicinity of the airbase, the aircraft collided with another RAF Blenheim registered L1448. While the crew of the L1448 was able to land without further problems and with minor damage, L8368 went out of control and crashed in a field located in Wansford, two miles southeast of the airbase. The pilot was killed while the passenger aged 16 was able to bail out and was uninjured.
Crew:
Sgt Jack Arnold Bullard, pilot. †
Passenger:
Dennis Effrain Nahum.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I in Amman

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1939

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L8500

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Amman - Amman

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Upon landing at Amman Airport, an undercarriage collapsed. The airplane went out of control and came to rest. There were no casualties.

Probable cause:

Landing gear collapsed on landing.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I in Aden

Date & Time: Jul 7, 1939

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L1543

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Takeoff (climb)

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Aden - Aden

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8826

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1939

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While taking off from Aden-Khormaksar Airport, the twin engine airplane collided with a second RAF Bristol Blenheim registered L1529 that was landing at the same time. Both aircraft were damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I in Aden

Date & Time: Jul 7, 1939

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L1529

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Aden - Aden

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8812

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1939

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Upon landing at Aden-Khormaksar Airport, the twin engine airplane collided with a second RAF Bristol Blenheim registered L1543 that was taking off at the same time. Both aircraft were damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I in Cranfield

Date & Time: Jun 27, 1939

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L1247

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Cranfield - Cranfield

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8530

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1938

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The airplane belly landed at Cranfield Airport and came to rest. All three crew members evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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It was reported that the undercarriage could bot be lowered on approach as it was jammed for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IF at RAF Debden: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1939

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L1504

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Debden - Debden

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8787

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1939

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After takeoff from RAF Debden, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It impacted trees located past the runway end, stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Crew:
P/O Sydney Herbert Lyttle.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I in Heliopolis

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1939

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L1527

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