Sealand AFB (Shotwick AFB)

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L4618

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Flight

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Sealand - Sealand

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1938

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The crew was engaged in a local training mission out from RAF Sealand. While flying in the vicinity of the airbase, the twin engine aircraft collided with a RAF Miles M.9 Master registered N7432 and carrying a crew of two (one instructor and one student pilot). Both aircraft crashed in a field located in Shotton, near the airport. All four crew members were killed. The crew on board the Oxford consisted of two brothers.
Crew (5th FTS):
Sgt Eric Edwin Heaton Osgood,
Sgt Ronald Arthur. Osgood.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I in Puddington

Date & Time: Jul 16, 1940

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L4609

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Sealand - Sealand

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1938

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The crew was performing a training mission out from RAF Sealand when an engine failed in flight. The pilot attempted to make an emergency landing in a field located in Puddington. Both crew were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Engine failure in flight.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I in Queensferry: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 26, 1940

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N4731

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Flight

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Plain, Valley

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Sealand - Sealand

MSN:

2461

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1940

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The crew was performing a night training exercise out from RAF Sealand. While flying in the vicinity of the airbase, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in a pasture located in Queensferry. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Sgt Peter William Roberson, pilot,
Sgt Thomas George Horsfield, pilot.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I at RAF Sealand

Date & Time: Apr 1, 1940

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L4569

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Yes

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Sealand - Sealand

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1938

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The crew (two student pilots and one instructor) were performing a training exercise out from RAF Sealand. During the takeoff run, the gear were retracted prematurely. The aircraft skidded on its belly, swerved and came to rest on the runway. While all three occupants were uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
AC1 Henry E. Pugh,
Sgt John G. Stewart +1.

Probable cause:

Undercarriage prematurely retracted during the takeoff roll.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I at RAF Sealand

Date & Time: Jan 22, 1940

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L4611

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Takeoff (climb)

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Yes

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Sealand - Sealand

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1938

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The crew was engaged in a local training exercise on behalf of the 5th FTS based at RAF Sealand. After takeoff, the twin engine aircraft encountered problems to gain height and hit an obstacle located at the end of the runway before crashing on the ground. While both crewmen were injured, the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

The takeoff procedure was completed in icing conditions and the aircraft has not been deiced prior to departure.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I in Tarporley

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1940

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P6803

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Sealand - Sealand

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2553

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1940

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The crew was performing a training flight on behalf of the 5th FTS at RAF Sealand. En route, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reason. The aircraft crash landed in Tarporley, some 23 km east of RAF Sealand. While both occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I at RAF Sealand

Date & Time: Jan 10, 1940 at 1940 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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P1941

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Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

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Yes

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Sealand - Sealand

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Following a territorial surveillance mission, the crew was returning to his base at RAF Sealand. On approach, the visibility was poor due to the night and foggy conditions. Pilots missed the runway, overshot and landed long. After touchdown, the twin engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and collided with a tree. Both crew members were injured while the aircraft was damaged.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I in Chavenage: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1939

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Registration:

P1077

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Flight

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