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Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I in Assab: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 29, 1940
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Operator:
Registration:
L4817
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Survivors:
No
MSN:
8832
YOM:
1939
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Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances while taking part to an attack of Assab. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Sgt John Joseph Barry, pilot,
Sgt Gilbert John Harnden, observer,
LAC Alexander MacKintosh, wireless operator and air gunner.