Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I off Little Basses Reef Lighthouse: 1 killed
Date & Time:
May 5, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
Z7640
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane took off at 1015LT on a reconnaissance mission. In unknown circumstances, while returning to base, it crashed into the sea off Little Basses Reef Lighthouse. A crew member was killed and two others reached the shore.
Crew:
Sgt Albert Mervyn Nicholls, pilot,
Sgt H. J. Cargill,
Sgt W. M. Jones.
Crew:
Sgt Albert Mervyn Nicholls, pilot,
Sgt H. J. Cargill,
Sgt W. M. Jones.
