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Crash of an Airspeed AS.5A Courier in RAF Bolt Head

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
X9344
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
11
YOM:
1934
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Just after lift off, the single engine aircraft went out of control, hit a hedge and crashed. Both occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.