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Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IV in Lihons: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1940
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Registration:
L9181
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Survivors:
No
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Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
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Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Lihons, bursting into flames. Two occupants were rescued at 0430LT while the third crewman was killed.
Crew:
F/O Archibald Cathcart Stewart, pilot,
Sgt Clifford Edward Simpson, observer,
AC1 George Lindsay, wireless operator. †