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The pilot was performing a solo training flight around Fort McLeod Airbase. On final approach to land, the Anson registered 7472 collided with another RCAF Anson registered FP719 and carrying one pilot who was performing a solo training sortie as well. Following the collision, both aircraft crashed in a field and were destroyed. Both pilots were killed.
Crew:
LAC W. J. Crotty.
Source:
http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/showthread.php?8451-Anson-incident-Macleod-22-4-1943

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The conclusion of the AIB was that the controller on duty was negligent in allowing aircraft to take off and land when he did not know the location of the aircraft he had previously given permission to land despite the fact that he had known the position of such aircraft, the taking off of the others might have been permitted safely. In conclusion, LAC Crotty failed to see LAC Burcher whose electrical systems had apparently failed and who made no effort to warn the Control Officer by means of a flashlight.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson in Fort McLeod: 1 killed

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Avro 652 Anson

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FP719

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Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero

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The pilot was performing a solo training flight around Fort McLeod Airbase. On final approach to land, the Anson registered FP719 collided with another RCAF Anson registered 7472 and carrying one pilot who was performing a solo training sortie as well. Following the collision, both aircraft crashed in a field and were destroyed. Both pilots were killed.
Crew:
LAC G. P. Burcher.
Source:
http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/showthread.php?8451-Anson-incident-Macleod-22-4-1943

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Crash of a Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero off Viareggio: 5 killed

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MM22022

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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The crew was performing a training sortie from Pisa Airport. While cruising off Viareggio, the three-engine aircraft was mistakenly shot down by the crew of the German cargo ship christened 'Nicoline Maersk'. The aircraft crashed into the sea and was lost, killing all five crew members. Some debris of the wreckage were found in 1984.
Crew:
Ten Cipriani,
S/Ten Fasciani,
A/S Bufali,
A/S Cosana,
A/A Domanetti.

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Shot down by fire.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-5-DL in Sedalia AFB

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42-23367

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9229

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1943

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Sedalia AFB

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While cruising in the vicinity of Sedalia AAF during a training mission, the aircraft collided with another USAAF C-47 registered 41-18383. Both aircraft crashed in a field and were destroyed. At least one occupant was killed in the second aircraft while there were no casualties among the occupant in the first aircraft. The exact circumstances of the occurrence remains unknown.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Sedalia AFB: 1 killed

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1942

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While cruising in the vicinity of Sedalia AAF during a training mission, the aircraft collided with another USAAF C-47 registered 42-23367. Both aircraft crashed in a field and were destroyed. At least one occupant was killed in the first aircraft while there were no casualties among the occupant in the second aircraft. The exact circumstances of the occurrence remains unknown.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder in McDill AFB: 3 killed

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Martin B-26 Marauder

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41-7469

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Takeoff (climb)

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McDill - McDill

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7469

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1941

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McDill AFB (Tampa)

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Shortly after take off from McDill AFB, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a huge explosion. All three occupants were killed.

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Loss of control just after rotation caused by an engine failure.

Crash of an Avro 679 Manchester in RAF Wigsley

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L7294

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The aircraft left RAF Wigsley at 1645LT for a cross country exercise. Less than two hours later, an engine caught fire and the captain decided to return to his base. On final approach, the aircraft on fire stalled and crashed in a field short of runway. While all seven crew members were injured, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Crew (1654 HCU):
Sgt William Hedley Eager,
Sgt T. D. Viggers,
Sgt H. T. Petts,
Sgt T. H. James,
Sgt F. R. Stone,
Sgt G. E. Hunnington,
Sgt A. Jones.

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Engine fire.

Crash of a Blackburn B-26 Botha I in RAF Hooton Park

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Blackburn B-26 Botha

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L6266

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The crew left RAF Hooton Park in the day for a cross country training sortie. En route, an engine failed, forcing the crew to return to his base. The approach was tricky and the aircraft landed long. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overshot the runway, lost its undercarriage and slid for several yards before coming to rest. While all four crew members were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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Engine failure.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder in McDill AFB: 4 killed

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Martin B-26 Marauder

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41-7461

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McDill - McDill

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7461

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1941

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McDill AFB (Tampa)

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