Hi all
Wellington X3220 (BL-H) of 40 Squadron crashed returning from a raid on Hamburg on the 16th July 1941.
Does anyone have any pictures showing this aircraft?
The crash site was excavated in 1984, does anyone have pictures or more information on what was recovered?
I require some info to help me finish an article I have been working on about a pre war accident in London.
Many thanks in advance
Gerry
By: Kiteflyer - 17th December 2008 at 21:37
Hi Gerry,
The crash site was initially excavated by EOD, and once declared safe to do so, afterwards was was completed by the Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum. Together about 4 tons of wreckage was recovered by both parties. Bomb fins and incendiaries suggest that it was on the outward bound leg – or returning early.Llarge items such as main wheel tyre and u/c legs through to smaller delicate items like a silk glove came to light. A full account can be found in the November 1985 ‘Flypast’ If you PM me I can put you in touch with the author.
Apologies for the quality of the photos,
Jeff
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December 15, 2008 at 10:00 am