Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IV in Wilster: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 13, 1940
Operator:
Registration:
R3756
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Watton - Watton
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane departed RAF Watton to attack various targets. It was shot down by the German Flak and crash landed near Wilster. A crew member was killed and two others became PoW.
Crew:
Sgt D. A. Adams, pilot,
Sgt A. Avery, observer,
Sgt Arfon Evans, wireless operator and air gunner. †
Crew:
Sgt D. A. Adams, pilot,
Sgt A. Avery, observer,
Sgt Arfon Evans, wireless operator and air gunner. †
Probable cause:
Shot down by the Flak.
