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Old 5th Dec 2022, 16:14
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OUAQUKGF Ops
 
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Short Stirling OO-XAL

I made mention of a Belgian Stirling which overran at Bovingdon on the 18th August 1948. I've managed to establish the registration and correct Operator but I wouldn't have been able to do so without reference to Geoff Goodall's superb Aviation History Site. The Stirling really was a big beast - see image of sister-ship below. It would appear that OO-XAL was damaged beyond economical repair and subsequently scrapped at Bovingdon. My thanks to Geoff Goodall whose text I reproduce.




The four Crew members and one Passenger were unhurt on arrival at Bovingdon.

Source Geoff Goodall's Aviation History Site with thanks.

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