Cambridgeshire

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K1050

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Wittering AFB - Wittering AFB

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K1050

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The pilot was performing a local solo training flight on formation with a second RAF Avro 504N registered K1042. While changing direction, K1050 collided with K1042. Both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a field near the airbase. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of an Avro 504N near RAF Wittering: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 17, 1932

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J8568

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The crew was completing a local training sortie out from RAF Wittering. While flying in the vicinity of the airbase, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field located in Pilsgate. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Sgt Joseph Ivan Richardson,
Sgt Noel William Nicholls.

Crash of an Avro 594 Avian IV in Cambridge: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1931

Type of aircraft:

Avro 594 Avian

Operator:

ADC Aircraft

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G-AAHJ

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Private

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Cambridge – Croydon

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316

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1931

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After takeoff from Cambridge Airport, the pilot initiated aerobatics manoeuvres when a wing broke in flight. The aircraft dove into the ground and crashed near the airfield. The pilot Kenneth George Murray was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 at RAF Wittering: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1930

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De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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J8820

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Wittering AFB - Wittering AFB

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383

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1927

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The pilot was completing a local training flight at RAF Wittering. While flying in an inverted position, he lost control of the aircraft that crashed near the airfield. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Odsey: killed

Date & Time: May 18, 1929

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De Havilland DH.60 Moth

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G-EBUW

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Plain, Valley

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Letchworth - Letchworth

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475

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1927

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The crew departed Letchworth on a training flight. En route, the pilot completed a looping when the engine stopped. The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in an open field located in Odsey, 13 km southwest of Cambridge. Both occupants Leslie L. Irvin and Hilbert E. Hamer were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Duxford: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1929

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Philip Aubrey Wills

Registration:

G-EBPS

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Private

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Yes

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Duxford – Stag Lane

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360

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1927

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Shortly after takeoff from Duxford Airport, while climbing, the aircraft crashed in a field. The pilot Edward Cayley was killed and the passenger (owner of the aircraft) Philip Aubrey Wills was seriously injured.

Crash of an Avro 504N at RAF Wittering: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 30, 1927

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Wittering - Wittering

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The crew departed RAF Wittering for a local training flight. While returning to the airbase, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed on the ground. One occupant was injured and the second was killed.
Crew:
F/O Horace Miller, †
F/O Edmund Gwyn Hordern.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.9A in Ailsworth: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 12, 1926

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De Havilland DH.9

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J7354

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Plain, Valley

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Cranwell - Cranwell

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Sole on board, the pilot was completing a training flight from RAF Cranwell. En route, the airplane went of control and crashed in Ailsworth, bursting into flames. The pilot was killed.
Crew:
F/Cdt David Gam Harcourt Wood.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Duxford: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1925

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Landing (descent or approach)

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H3098

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