Airspeed AS.10 Oxford

The twin engine airplane was engaged in a local training exercise at Norwood AFB with one pilot on board. In unclear circumstances, while at a height of 100 feet, it collided with a second RNZAF Airspeed AS.10 Oxford. Registered NZ1324, it was carrying a crew of two also engaged in a local training exercise. Following the collision, NZ1286 crash landed and was damaged beyond repair. Its pilot escaped with minor injuries. Unfortunately, NZ1324 crashed and was destroyed, killing its both crew members.
Crew:
Lac K. Whitehouse, pilot.

The twin engine airplane was engaged in a local training exercise at Norwood AFB with two crew members on board. In unclear circumstances, while at a height of 100 feet, it collided with a second RNZAF Airspeed AS.10 Oxford. Registered NZ1286, it was carrying one pilot who was also engaged in a local training exercise. Following the collision, NZ1286 crash landed and was damaged beyond repair. Its pilot escaped with minor injuries. Unfortunately, NZ1324 crashed and was destroyed, killing its both crew members.
Crew (1st SFTS):
F/O Cyril Henderson,
Lac Eric Broadhurst.

The crew departed Liverpool-Speke Airport on a flight to RAF Langford Lodge after radio equipment have been delivered in Liverpool. After takeoff, the pilot followed the River Mersey to avoid the Liverpool defenses and was cruising at an altitude of 800 feet due to low clouds. Shortly later, to clear barrage balloon, he climbed and entered clouds when the airplane impacted the slope of Mt Fron Hen located in the Clwydian Mountain Range.
Crew:
2nd Lt Joseph E. Lowe, pilot.
Passenger:
1st Lt John L. Pearce.

While on a training flight, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and was unable to return to base. Both crew members bailed out and abandoned the airplane that crashed in Sible Hedingham and was destroyed. Both occupants parachuted to safety.

The crew departed Wigram Airfield on a training exercise. While cruising near Lincoln, one of the wing failed. The twin engine airplane went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed in a field, killing both crew members.
Crew (1st SFTS):
P/O Walter Webb,
Lac Ian McIntyre.

The crew was performing a training exercise out from RAF Calveley. While cruising in poor weather conditions, the twin engine airplane impacted the slope of Mt Moel Sych located southeast of Llandrillo. The wreckage was found just below the summit. A crew member was killed and two others were injured.
Crew:
Lac J. D. Barnes, †
Sgt J. T. McStay,
Ac1 F. Beswick.

The crew was completing a local training exercise at RAF Mildenhall. On approach, the airplane lost engine power, collided with trees and crashed. Both crew members were injured.
Crew:
F/Sgt T. Stabler,
Sgt A. Rankin.

Shortly after takeoff, while on a night training exercise, the aircraft failed to gain height, hit trees located past the runway end and crashed. Both pilots were killed.
Crew (6th AFU):
F/O H. A. Kallend, pilot,
Sgt James Greenall, pilot.

While returning to RAF Scampton following a weather survey flight, the pilot reported beam set problems. On approach, the airplane descended into trees and crashed near the airfield. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
F/Lt Charles Henry Butt, pilot,
F/O Robert Simpson Shaw, pilot.

The crew departed RAF Driffield on a local training exercise. Almost immediately after takeoff, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed. All three occupants were killed.
Crew:
W/O John Joseph William Forster, pilot,
Sgt Hedley Walter Carter, observer,
Sgt Francis John Faye, observer.