Bristol 142 Blenheim

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R3662

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West Raynham - West Raynham

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The airplane departed RAF West Raynham to attack aerodromes in France. It was shot down by the German Flak and crash landed in Sangatte. All three crew members became PoW.
Crew:
P/O Barry Anderson Davidson, pilot,
Sgt John Gilmour, observer,
Sgt Reginald J. Fisk, wireless operator and air gunner.

Probable cause:

Shot down by the German Flak.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I at Ambala AFB

Date & Time: Jul 6, 1940

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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L8520

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Training

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Yes

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Ambala - Ambala

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The crew was completing a local training flight at Ambala AFB. During the takeoff roll, a tyre burst. The pilot-in-command lost control of the airplane that veered off runway, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. All three crew members evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Loss of control during takeoff after a tyre burst.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IV off Sylt Island: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 5, 1940

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N6140

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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West Raynham - West Raynham

MSN:

9240

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1939

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The airplane departed RAF West Raynham on an operation over German when it crashed into the sea off Sylt Island, probably after being shot down. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
W/Cdr Joseph Henry Hargroves, pilot,
Sgt Ewart William Smith, observer,
Sgt Robert Mark Livermore, wireless operator and air gunner.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IV in Senden: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 5, 1940

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R3804

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Plain, Valley

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Wattisham - Wattisham

Location:

Senden

North Rhine-Westphalia

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Germany

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Europe

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The airplane departed RAF Wattisham on a bombing mission over the area of Münster. It was shot down by the German Flak and crashed in Senden, some 15 km southwest of Münster. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
P/O Alan Stewart, pilot,
Sgt George Rimmer, observer,
Sgt Reginald John Spurway Ellicott, wireless operator and air gunner.

Probable cause:

Shot down by the German Flak.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IV in Oostsvoorne: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1940 at 1215 LT

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L8866

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Plain, Valley

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West Raynham - West Raynham

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The airplane departed RAF West Raynham on a bombing mission over Germany. While cruising over the Netherlands, it crashed in unknown circumstances in an open field located in Oostvoorne. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
F/Lt Ivor Chudleigh Bethune Worthington-Wilmer, pilot,
Sgt Jesse George Stanley,
Sgt George Edwin Maydon.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IV in Aberdeen

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1940

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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R3680

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Training

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Aberdeen - Aberdeen

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Crashed upon landing at Aberdeen-Dyce Airport while completing a local training flight. There were no injuries.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IV in Venhuizen: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1940 at 1150 LT

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P6895

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Plain, Valley

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Watton - Watton

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9420

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1939

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The airplane departed RAF Watton with orders to bomb targets along the Dortmund-Ems Canal. Flying over the Netherlands, it was shot down by the pilot of a Me.109 and crashed in Venhuizen. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
S/L Hurll Fontayne Chester, pilot,
Sgt Herbert Histon, observer,
Sgt Robert J. McAllister, wireless operator and air gunner.

Probable cause:

Shot down by a German fighter.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I near Aden

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1940

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L4924

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Military

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Desert

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Aden - Aden

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Crashed 40 km from Aden after being shot down by Flak. Crew fate unknown.

Probable cause:

Shot down by Flak.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IF at RAF Wellingore: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 1, 1940

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