Brize Norton AFB

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P1893

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The pilot was completing a solo training flight at RAF Brize Norton. On approach, the twin engine airplane collided with a second RAF Airspeed Oxford. Registered N6288, it was also engaged in a local training exercise with a pilot on board. Both airplanes dove into the ground and were destroyed, and both pilots were killed.
Crew:
LAC George Norman Stickland, pilot.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I in Brize Norton

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1941

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P1922

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The pilot was completing a local solo training flight at RAF Brize Norton. While circling in the vicinity of the airbase, he lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field. He was injured.
Crew:
LAC J. S. J. Hamilton-Smartin, pilot.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I at RAF Akeman Street

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1940

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L4552

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Brize Norton - Akeman Street

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1937

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The pilot departed RAF Brize Norton on a solo training flight to RAF Akeman Street. On final approach at night, he failed to realize his altitude was too low. The airplane impacted trees and crashed short of runway. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Crew:
Cdt J. E. Chilvers.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford II at RAF Brize Norton

Date & Time: Oct 17, 1940

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P1088

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PAC.19

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An engine failed en route, forcing the crew to divert to RAF Brize Norton. On approach, the captain realized it was impossible to reach the airbase so he attempted an emergency landing in a field located in Filkins, 3 km west of the airfield. After touchdown, the aircraft rolled for several yards, hit a hedge and came to rest. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both pilots were uninjured.

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Engine failure in flight.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I in Brize Norton

Date & Time: Sep 19, 1940

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L4619

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On final approach to Brize Norton Airport, while on a local training flight, the twin engine aircraft crashed for unknown reason. Both pilots from the 2nd OTU were injured.
Crew:
LAC L. R. Horie +1.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford II near Brize Norton: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 11, 1940

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N4802

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Brize Norton - Brize Norton

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2518

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1940

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The crew was completing a local training sortie at Brize Norton Airfield. While on a night approach, the airplane impacted trees and crashed. Both crew members were injured and Sgt Robert Staveley Aitchison died the next day from injuries sustained.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I at RAF Brize Norton

Date & Time: Aug 5, 1940

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N4636

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Brize Norton - Brize Norton

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2581

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1940

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The crew was completing a local training flight out from RAF Brize Norton. In unknown circumstances, the twin engine airplane hit an obstacle after takeoff, forcing the crew to return for an emergency landing. The aircraft belly landed and was damaged beyond repair. Both crew members were uninjured.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford II at RAF Brize Norton

Date & Time: Jul 30, 1940

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P8924

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The crew was completing a local training flight at RAF Brize Norton. While on a night approach, the airplane was too low and collided with a haystack and crashed. Both pilots were uninjured.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I off Llandudno: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 18, 1940

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L4654

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