Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I in Chittagong
Date & Time:
Sep 9, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
Z9798
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Asansol - Asansol
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Asansol Airfield on an operation to Akyab. Over the target area, it was badly shot about by a Japanese fighter. Nevertheless, the crew was able to leave the combat area and to divert to Chittagong Airport where the airplane crashed upon landing and was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
P/O J. A. McMillan, pilot,
Sgt Purdon, observer,
Sgt Carruthers, wireless operator and air gunner.
Crew:
P/O J. A. McMillan, pilot,
Sgt Purdon, observer,
Sgt Carruthers, wireless operator and air gunner.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a Japanese fighter.
