Norway

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1939

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For unknown reasons, the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing when the floatplane crashed into the sea off Vardø. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Dornier DO.24V-1 in Syltefjorden

Date & Time: Sep 18, 1940

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Dornier DO.24

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TJ+HR

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The crew encountered very bad weather conditions and was forced to attempt an emergency landing when the floatplane crashed into the Syltefjorden. All occupants were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Junkers W.34 off Haugesund

Date & Time: Sep 9, 1940 at 1740 LT

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Junkers W.34

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BB+MG

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1317

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1928

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The airplane was shot down by the pilot of a British fighter and crashed into the sea off Haugesund. All occupants were rescued by a fishing vessel.

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Shot down by a British fighter.

Crash of a Dornier DO.18G off Stavanger

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1940

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Dornier DO.18

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RZ+AQ

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Takeoff (climb)

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880

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1940

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After takeoff, the float plane collided with another Luftwaffe DO.18 (registration unknown). Both aircraft crashed into the sea off Stavanger-Sola Airport. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Dornier DO.18D3 off Stavanger

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1940

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Dornier DO.18

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Takeoff (climb)

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837

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1939

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After takeoff, the float plane collided with another Luftwaffe DO.18 registered RZ+AQ. Both aircraft crashed into the sea off Stavanger-Sola Airport. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IV off Stavanger: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1940 at 1010 LT

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R3847

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The airplane departed RAF Lossiemouth on a bombing mission over Stavanger. Approaching the target, it was shot down by enemy fire and crashed into the sea. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Sgt Sydney James Newcombe,
Sgt Frank George Mills,
Sgt Terence James Jervis.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IV off Stavanger: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1940 at 1000 LT

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R3750

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The airplane departed RAF Lossiemouth on a bombing mission over Stavanger-Sola Airport. Approaching the target, it was shot down by enemy fire and crashed into the sea. No trace of the aircraft nor the crew was ever found.
Crew:
F/O Richard Adrian Hopkinson, pilot,
Sgt John Gordon Andrew,
Sgt George Alfred Miles.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IV off Stavanger: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 6, 1940 at 1050 LT

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P6950

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Sumburgh - Sumburgh

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9460

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1940

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The airplane departed Sumburgh on a raid over German positions in Norway. Approaching Stavanger-Sola Airport, it was shot down by enemy fire and crashed into the sea. Two crew members bailed out and survived while a third was killed.
Crew:
P/O Vincent James Pattison, pilot, †
Sgt R. D. McLaren, observer,
Sgt A. P. Savage, wireless operator and air gunner.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IV off Bergen: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 6, 1940 at 1000 LT

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L8842

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