Middle Wallop AFB

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De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver

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1620

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1966

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On final approach to RAF Middle Wallop, the single engine airplane was too low, struck a hedge and eventually came to rest against a tree. There were no casualties but the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

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Too low approach on part of the pilot-in-command.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver AL1 at Bückeburg AFB

Date & Time: Oct 12, 1961

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XP812

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Takeoff (climb)

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Military

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Bückeburg – Middle Wallop

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1468

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1961

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Just after takeoff from Bückeburg Airbase, while climbing, the engine failed. The pilot attempted an emergency landing in a field and the aircraft crash landed near the airfield, losing its undercarriage during the mishap. All four occupants, among them General James Cassels, were uninjured while the aircraft, delivered last May 2, was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Engine failure caused by a fuel starvation.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I at RAF Middle Wallop

Date & Time: Oct 4, 1954

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Airspeed AS.10 Oxford

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PK284

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Shortly after takeoff from RAF Middle Wallop, an engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crash landed in a field located one mile west of the airfield. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and the pilot, sole on board, was unhurt.

Probable cause:

Engine failure shortly after takeoff.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IF at RAF Staverton

Date & Time: Jan 2, 1942 at 1300 LT

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Bristol 142 Blenheim

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L6837

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Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston

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The pilot departed RAF Middle Wallop on a solo training flight. An engine caught fire in flight and the pilot diverted to RAF Staverton where the airplane crashed upon landing and was destroyed by fire. The pilot escaped uninjured.
Crew:
S/L Hamish Kerr, pilot.

Probable cause:

Engine fire in flight.

Crash of a Douglas A-20 at RAF Middle Wallop

Date & Time: May 27, 1941

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BJ493

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Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston

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The airplane suffered a gear failure upon landing at RAF Middle Wallop and was damaged beyond repair. Both crew members were uninjured.

Probable cause:

Gear failure upon landing.

Crash of a Douglas DB-7 Boston I in Crowborough: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 22, 1941

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BB912

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Flight

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Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston

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Plain, Valley

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The crew departed RAF Middle Wallop on a navigation training exercise. While flying at low height, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field in Crowborough. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
P/O Harry Wilson, pilot,
F/Sgt James Terrence Blackwell, wireless operator.

Crash of a Douglas DB-7 Boston II in Shavington: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 21, 1941

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AX915

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Plain, Valley

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The pilot departed RAF Middle Wallop on a solo training sortie. The airplane collided with the cable of a barrage balloon and crashed in Shavington. The pilot was killed.
Crew:
P/O Reginald Claude Hyett, pilot.

Probable cause:

Collision with the cable of a barrage balloon.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IF in Stockbridge: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 25, 1940 at 2130 LT

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Bristol 142 Blenheim

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L8369

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Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

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The airplane departed RAF Middle Wallop at 2045LT on a night interception patrol mission. Few minutes later, the crew reported engine problems and elected to return. On approach to RAF Middle Wallop, with landing gear and flaps down, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a field located near Stockbridge, about six km southeast of the airfield. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
P/O Eric Orgias, pilot,
AC2 Reginald Irving Payne, radio operator,
Sgt Laurence Robert Karasek, wireless operator and air gunner.

Probable cause:

Engine problems.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IF in Witheridge: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 25, 1940

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Bristol 142 Blenheim

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L6782

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