Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim V in Kentford: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Oct 12, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
BA724
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Odiham - Snailwell
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While approaching RAF Snailwell, the twin engine airplane collided with trees and crashed in Kentford, about 6 km east of the airbase. Two crew members were killed and a third was seriously injured.
Crew:
Lt Gunnar Reinhold Norenius, pilot, †
P/O Albert James Drake, observer, †
Sgt S. Russell, wireless operator and air gunner.
Crew:
Lt Gunnar Reinhold Norenius, pilot, †
P/O Albert James Drake, observer, †
Sgt S. Russell, wireless operator and air gunner.
